Instrument & Controls Commissioning Technician

🕒 July 28

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $37 - $53 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Ameresco

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2000

⚡ Energy

🏛️ Government

Energy • Utilities • Government

Ameresco is a leading comprehensive cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner, and operator. It is involved in implementing energy efficiency measures and infrastructure upgrades while constructing and operating distributed energy resources. The company partners with various sectors including federal, state, and local governments, utilities, healthcare, educational institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial clients to provide sustainable energy solutions. With operations in the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe, Ameresco focuses on advancing the clean energy transition with its array of smart, energy-efficient technologies and financial solutions.

📋 Description

• Communicate regularly with the manager regarding schedule, work scope, issues, and resource needs • Follow safety protocols, including PPE, LOTO practices, and hot work permitting • Travel to vendor shops to perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) on control panels and vendor-supplied equipment • Use electrical test equipment to perform I/O verification checks on discrete and analog control circuits • Determine root causes and provide corrective actions for continuity or function issues • Verify discrete and analog valve function • Configure, test, and tune valve actuators and positioners • Assist with setup, configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of plant servers, process networks, HMI graphics, PLCs, site internet service, VPN tunnels, and plant data historians • Update P&IDs, control panel drawings, schematics, and other drawings according to commissioning revision procedures • Provide technical support for mechanical and control system troubleshooting • Assist with plant performance testing • Oversee work performed by subcontracted vendors and commissioning personnel • Commission and start up renewable natural gas plants and landfill gas-to-energy power generation plants • Perform other duties as required

🎯 Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a controls-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in instrumentation and controls commissioning • Demonstrated experience in natural gas or power generation projects • Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and HMI • Proficiency in instrumentation and controls design software and tools • Loop check experience • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities • Effective communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead cross-functional teams • Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills • Experience with Rockwell Software “Studio5000” software is preferred • Proper and safe use of multimeters, loop calibrators, and HART communicators is preferred • Experience with plant HMI workstations to test and troubleshoot field equipment is preferred • Experience with PLC programming software to test and debug PLC code and I/O systems is preferred • Understanding of the safe use of basic hand and power tools • Ability to read and understand P&IDs, control panel schematics, and electrical one-line diagrams is preferred • Physical ability to bend, reach, climb, and lift 45 pounds without assistance • Ability to perform assigned activities in accordance with Ameresco standards and written procedures, in a timely manner, accurately, and with attention to detail • High level of competency with a laptop computer, Windows operating system, MS Word, MS Excel, and PDF editors such as BlueBeam • Experience with GE iFIX HMI software is preferred • Willingness to travel extensively, up to 75% or more • Ability to follow safety protocols, including PPE, LOTO practices, and hot work permitting

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Retirement plans • Paid time off • Performance incentives • Bonuses • Commissions • Equity, depending on the role • Comprehensive and competitive employee benefits • People-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans