Controls Technician

BlastOne•Columbus, OH

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

BlastOne is a growing global company in the Industrial Corrosion Control Industry seeking top talent to join their dynamic, fast-paced family. They believe in paying well and offering great benefits to attract the best talent. The Controls Technician role supports the installation, commissioning, and controls integration of automated systems, blending hands-on field work with advanced troubleshooting and PLC programming. This role acts as a liaison between customers, contractors, and the BlastOne delivery team to ensure systems operate as designed, while effectively communicating project status, risks, and impacts to the schedule.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Controls Technician
3–5+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or field service
Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience with Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, and Schneider Electric
Experience diagnosing complex and intermittent system failures
Strong understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
Experience commissioning and troubleshooting industrial equipment
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and layouts
Demonstrated success supporting technical project teams
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
High level of ownership, urgency, and attention to detail
Ability to coordinate multiple teams during installation phases
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive/SharePoint, and Project
Experience with remote meeting tools (Teams, Zoom, Webex)
Valid US Passport
Ability to make and modify existing PLC programs

Responsibilities

Detailed review of new system installations to confirm prints and functionality as designed
Conduct startup and commissioning of new installations
Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC systems including Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, and Schneider Electric
Generate installation and commissioning reports
Support subcontractors to ensure installation quality meets design intent
Conduct training for operations and maintenance teams
Provide remote and on-site technical support to customers
Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and control system issues during startup
Review and modify PLC programs to support commissioning and troubleshooting activities
Support HMI setup, I/O validation, and system communications
Verify delivered components and ensure all parts are available for installation
Communicate with customers throughout installation for scope, updates, and issue resolution
Gather feedback from subcontractors to improve installation processes
Work with PMs and PEs to de-risk field issues during installation
Provide daily updates on project status, punch list items, and risks
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies during installation and commissioning
Implement quality control measures to ensure accurate and complete installations