Controls Commissioning Technician II

R.E. Mason•Charlotte, NC

13h

About The Position

The Controls Commissioning Technician II is an experienced field role and a significant contributor to R.E. Mason’s Project Execution Team. The technician independently performs installation verification, startup, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems and associated field equipment for data center and mission-critical customers. The role works closely with Technical Leads, Commissioning Engineers, PLC Engineers, SCADA Engineers, contractors, vendors, and customer personnel, and provides technical guidance to Cx Field Technician I personnel and trainees. The technician travels to customer sites to support installation QA/QC, startup, commissioning, functional testing, integrated systems testing, and troubleshooting. Work includes independently executing assigned commissioning activities, diagnosing control and instrumentation issues, coordinating corrective actions, and maintaining safety, quality, customer requirements, and project schedules in active industrial and mission-critical environments. Travel is approximately 80–90%. R.E. Mason is a 100% employee-owned company and an Emerson Impact Partner serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. It provides process equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability in industries including chemical, pharmaceutical and life sciences, power and utilities, food and beverage, and pulp and paper.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship required.
High school diploma or GED required.
Typically 3 or more years of relevant experience in electrical controls, instrumentation, industrial automation, commissioning, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience independently performing field-device checkout, PLC I/O verification, electrical troubleshooting, and commissioning documentation.
Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, industrial controls, and field commissioning practices.
Ability to independently read and interpret P&IDs, electrical wiring diagrams, control drawings, panel drawings, and network architecture diagrams.
Proficiency in PLC I/O checkout, point-to-point verification, loop checks, and field-device troubleshooting.
Ability to troubleshoot 24 VDC, 120 VAC, and low-voltage control circuits safely and effectively.
Working knowledge of 4–20 mA and 0–10 V analog signals and digital input/output verification.
Ability to use multimeters and calibrated commissioning equipment to validate device operation and instrumentation accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to execute functional test procedures and verify equipment operation against established sequences of operation.
Ability to identify wiring errors, device malfunctions, installation deficiencies, and communication issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Working knowledge of industrial communication networks and automation protocols.
Ability to document deficiencies, maintain punch lists, communicate technical findings, and verify corrective actions.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize field activities, and make sound technical decisions within established project requirements.
Ability to provide technical direction to junior technicians and trainees and coordinate assigned field activities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, accountability, and attention to detail.
Professional, customer-focused approach and ability to work effectively with contractors, engineers, vendors, and customer personnel.
Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and compliance with site-specific safety requirements.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability to travel to customer sites as required.
Experience using electrical test instruments and commissioning equipment to verify control signals and device operation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic commissioning documentation.

Nice To Haves

Technical school training, an associate degree, military technical training, or equivalent practical experience in electrical systems, instrumentation, automation, or a related discipline.
Experience commissioning PLC-based control systems and associated field instrumentation.
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation, Emerson, Siemens, or other major PLC platforms.
Experience troubleshooting 24 VDC, 120 VAC, 4–20 mA, and 0–10 V control circuits and signals.
Experience with VFD commissioning, motor control, packaged equipment, and equipment interface verification.
Familiarity with EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, and BACnet/IP protocols.
Understanding of industrial networking, network topologies, and basic network troubleshooting.
Experience supporting Level 2 installation QA/QC, including control panel inspections, field wiring verification, and construction deficiency management.
Experience executing L3 commissioning, L4 functional testing, or L5 integrated systems testing.
Ability to interpret sequences of operation and identify discrepancies between design intent and observed equipment behavior.
Experience with building management systems (BMS), electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), SCADA platforms, or other industrial automation systems.
Experience in data centers, mission-critical infrastructure, industrial facilities, or other uptime-sensitive environments.
Experience coordinating field technicians, contractors, or other commissioning personnel.
Familiarity with formal commissioning processes, test scripts, issue tracking, punch lists, and turnover documentation.
Ability to identify recurring field issues, recommend process improvements, and support first-pass installation and commissioning quality.

Responsibilities

Independently execute field commissioning activities, including point checkout, device verification, equipment startup support, functional testing, and issue identification.
Lead or perform point-to-point verification of control wiring, field devices, PLC I/O, and equipment interfaces.
Troubleshoot 24 VDC, 120 VAC, and low-voltage control circuits, including wiring errors, incorrect terminations, device failures, and signal abnormalities.
Verify and troubleshoot analog instrumentation signals, including 4–20 mA and 0–10 V signals, and validate digital input/output operation.
Use calibrated commissioning instruments and test equipment, including equipment with calibration traceable to NIST standards, to verify sensor accuracy, instrument performance, and device calibration.
Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical wiring diagrams, control drawings, panel drawings, network architecture diagrams, and other project documentation for field verification and troubleshooting.
Execute loop checks, point-to-point testing, device checkout, and functional test procedures in accordance with approved commissioning plans.
Commission and troubleshoot sensors, transmitters, actuators, relays, VFDs, packaged equipment, and associated control interfaces.
Diagnose communication and integration issues involving industrial automation networks and protocols, including EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, and BACnet/IP.
Verify equipment operation and control responses against approved sequences of operation, design requirements, and functional test procedures.
Identify, document, prioritize, and communicate deficiencies involving installation quality, wiring, instrumentation, equipment operation, and system communications.
Develop and maintain punch lists, track corrective actions, coordinate retesting, and verify resolution of identified deficiencies.
Support Level 2 installation QA/QC by reviewing control panel installation, field wiring, labeling, device installation, network connections, and other low-voltage controls installation activities performed by others.
Identify construction and installation deficiencies before commissioning, communicate corrective actions to responsible parties, and help establish readiness for L3 startup and testing.
Support L3, L4, and L5 commissioning activities, including field verification, equipment startup, functional performance testing, and integrated system testing as assigned.
Coordinate daily field activities for Commissioning Field Technician I personnel and trainees, assigning tasks and providing technical guidance and oversight.
Review test records and field documentation for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with commissioning requirements.
Collaborate with commissioning engineers, PLC and SCADA engineers, electrical contractors, equipment vendors, and customer representatives to resolve field issues and maintain project schedules.
Communicate commissioning progress, system readiness, technical issues, and potential project risks clearly and promptly.
Maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer requirements in active industrial and mission-critical environments.
Travel to customer sites to support installation QA/QC, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities, approximately 80–90% of the time.

Benefits

Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Paid vacation, sick leave, personal leave, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Paid company holidays.
Career Development Program.
Retirement and Financial Wellness program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Alternative/hybrid work schedules.