Controls Engineer

Comm Tech Global is a company dedicated to delivering assured services and innovative solutions, leading projects that exceed industry standards for a diverse global client base. We focus on high-quality teamwork, reliable results, and ensuring owners are satisfied with their products.

We value the talent that drives our success and offer a comprehensive benefits program:

• Health insurance plans for employees & families
• Health Savings Account
• Life insurance plans
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Dependent Care Account
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Supplemental dental insurance
• Supplemental vision insurance
• Long‑term & short‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, bereavement and leave of absence allowances)
• Promotions & transfers
• Continuing education programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Hybrid flex schedule opportunities exist with coordination
• Work/Life balance

The Controls Engineer will design, implement, and start up control systems, applying advanced computer/PLC/HMI programming, electrical controls knowledge, and process engineering skills. The role uses structured problem solving and statistical process improvement methodologies, leads small project teams, and collaborates closely with client operations staff during design, construction, and installation.

• New project design, installations, and startups, PLC and HMI programming
• Support maintenance in troubleshooting and repairing equipment breakdowns
• Develop and implement process improvement ideas focusing on equipment controls and managing equipment information
• ACAD Drawings:
  Electrical, Floor Layout, 3D Modeling
• Implement projects focused on PLC programming, HMI, drives, control circuits, and other control related projects
• Troubleshoot control systems including PLC’s, HMI, drives, control circuits
• Create, modify, and maintain electrical drawings
• PLC and HMI programming utilizing RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, RSView
  32 and/or FTView ME/SE, Networking: RIO, DH+, D-Net, and Ethernet Communication
• Ignition support and implementation
• Ensure control systems comply with company and site standards, including safety reviews and management of change. Write PLC/HMI programs for equipment installations, modifications. Support replacement of obsolete components
• Support other locations as needed

Applicants and employees are considered for positions and evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected status unrelated to the work.

• Full‑Time salary position requiring 40+ hrs. a week
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science or equivalent field)
• 4+ yrs. with programming PLC’s and interfacing with industrial controls
• Proficient in applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Working Knowledge of Bluebeam CAD preferred
• Prove ability to provide visionary strategic leadership; experience guiding the implementation of a strategic plan, measuring progress and adapting as necessary
• Design and Troubleshoot Controls
• Ability to work alone or within a group
• Self-driven to completion of job
• PLC Programming, HMI, SCADA (Allen‑Bradley, Delta V, Ignition)
• Must have a strong commitment to personal and team safety
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and ability to multi‑task
• Effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the team, customers, and external contacts, via telephone, in written form, email, and in person
• Ability to learn company specific applications
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and changing environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Familiarity in the renewable and fossil fuel energy sectors is preferred but not required

• Must be able to travel 50% for this position and will regularly include day trips throughout the region/assigned territory and will have occasional overnight stays
• Ability to lift and transport items weighing up to 25 lbs
• Ability to sustain a level of physical activity, including walking, climbing, bending, and sitting
• Good finger dexterity to be able to work and handle small objects
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow company procedures and manufacturers guidelines
• Requires the ability to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance on the job
• Perform work in remote field settings and exposure to extreme weather conditions including hot, cold, muddy, and wet environments
• Valid active driver's license and the ability to operate a vehicle
• Ability to pass all random DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing