Automated Logic- Mission Critical Lead Field Technician - PLC- Sullivan, IN area

Carrier • Indianapolis, IN

14d • $64,500 - $129,500 • Onsite

About The Position

At Automated Logic, a Carrier Company, the Lead PLC Field Engineer serves as a senior technical authority for executing and commissioning complex PLC-based control systems. The role takes end-to-end technical ownership of complex systems, leads high-risk and mission-critical startups, resolves complex controls and integration challenges, and provides technical leadership to project teams and less experienced Field Engineers. The engineer is a primary escalation point for PLC programming, industrial networking, controls integration, equipment operation, and commissioning issues.

For the first Sullivan, Indiana project, the role provides technical ownership from mobilization through startup, commissioning, and customer acceptance, as well as daily onsite responsibility for project execution and field coordination. The position may require travel up to 50% based on project requirements and as needed for critical project execution, startup, and commissioning activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in controls, industrial automation, HVAC, electrical systems, information technology, or industrial networking.
• Valid, current driver’s license and ability to be insured by the company’s insurance carrier.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as squatting and climbing for extended periods.
• Ability to work more than 8 feet above grade and proficiency using ladders and motorized lift equipment.
• Ability to travel up to 50% based on project requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or technical school certificate in automation, electrical engineering technology, controls, HVAC, or a related discipline.
• Expert-level proficiency with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000, and associated Rockwell Automation technologies.
• Advanced understanding of Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, VLANs, managed networks, Modbus TCP/IP, BACnet/IP, and industrial communications.
• Advanced experience integrating PLC systems with BAS, SCADA, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, packaged equipment, and third-party systems.
• Experience leading PLC commissioning on large-scale data center or other mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and their relationship to PLC control sequences.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, mentorship, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to lead multiple simultaneous technical challenges involving multiple engineering disciplines.
• Advanced experience programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.
• Demonstrated expertise with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial networking and system integration.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex startup and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead PLC Field Engineer for the first Sullivan, Indiana project, owning technical execution from mobilization through startup, commissioning, and customer acceptance.
• Provide daily onsite responsibility for project execution, field coordination, startup support, commissioning readiness, and issue resolution.
• Serve as the senior technical field authority for complex PLC-based control projects.
• Lead end-to-end field execution, including mobilization, I/O checkout, startup, commissioning, integrated testing, and customer acceptance.
• Program, commission, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLC systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex PLC programming, controls, electrical, instrumentation, network, and equipment issues.
• Develop and modify PLC sequences, interlocks, permissives, alarms, fail-safe strategies, and equipment control logic.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of significant or recurring system failures.
• Lead industrial network troubleshooting involving Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, Modbus, BACnet, remote I/O, VFDs, instrumentation, HMIs, BAS, SCADA, and third-party systems.
• Review PLC and network architecture, I/O design, control drawings, sequences of operation, and commissioning documentation.
• Lead first-of-kind equipment startup and integrated systems testing on complex or mission-critical projects.
• Partner with Project Managers, Field Supervisors, engineering teams, customers, commissioning agents, and equipment manufacturers to assess and mitigate technical and schedule risks.
• Act as the technical escalation point when project teams cannot independently resolve system issues.
• Establish and reinforce field standards for PLC programming, software backups, revision control, commissioning, documentation, and quality.
• Mentor and develop T2, T3, and T4 PLC Field Engineers.
• Lead technical training and support development of standardized PLC training programs.
• Provide technical guidance and lessons learned across multiple projects and teams.
• Communicate complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain accountability for quality, system performance, commissioning readiness, and customer commitments.
• Travel as required to support critical project execution, startup, and commissioning activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness incentives.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; and purchased vacation.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Health Savings Account, Health Care Spending Account, and Dependent Care Spending Account.
• Tuition assistance.
• May be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED