What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Technician position at Adecco Permanent Recruitment?
We’re seeking an experienced Controls Technician to join a manufacturing team.
What You’ll Do
- Provide hands-on automation and controls support using Emerson DeltaV DCS and Allen-Bradley PLCs
- Troubleshoot and maintain DCS, PLC, HMI, instrumentation, I/O, networking, and control system components
- Perform field checks, loop checks, functional testing, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup support
- Troubleshoot electrical circuits, control panels, field instrumentation, and automation equipment
- Support basic DCS/PLC programming changes and HMI graphic modifications
- Maintain and troubleshoot existing and legacy control systems
- Assist with industrial communication interfaces and control system networking
- Support controls projects through field verification, installation, testing, checkout, and startup
- Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and contractors to resolve plant issues
- Develop and maintain troubleshooting guides, procedures, control documentation, and maintenance records
- Train and support Maintenance and Operations personnel on control systems and equipment
- Participate in on-call plant support for controls, automation, instrumentation, and electrical issues
🎯 What We’re Looking For
- Associate degree in Industrial Electronics Technology or a related technical field, military technical training, OR 5–10 years of equivalent hands-on experience
- Experience supporting DCS, PLC, instrumentation, automation, electrical, or control systems in an industrial environment
- Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills with instrumentation, control panels, I/O, electrical circuits, networks, and automation equipment
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop sheets, electrical drawings, control schematics, and panel drawings
- Familiarity with Emerson DeltaV, Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networking
- Ability to support loop checks, functional testing, commissioning, and startup
- Willingness to support on-call hours, overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed