Automation Direct Plc Programmer Jobs in Athens, GA

Commissioning & Service Technician

Carrollton, GA

REQUIRED

• Location: Jefferson, Georgia / Customer Project Sites Nationwide
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Travel Requirement: Up to 100%, depending on project needs
• Pay: $35.00-$65.00 per hour, based on experience
• Perform electrical commissioning, startup, and functional testing of industrial equipment and systems.
• Verify that electrical installations comply with drawings, specifications, and applicable safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot electrical power, control, communication, and automation-related issues.
• Test motors, motor controls, variable-frequency drives, control panels, sensors, safety devices, and field wiring.
• Perform point-to-point wiring checks, continuity testing, voltage measurements, phase-rotation testing, and equipment verification.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, one-line diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Assist with PLC and HMI troubleshooting, including identifying input, output, communication, and field-device issues.
• Support equipment vendors, controls engineers, installation teams, and customer personnel during system startup.
• Diagnose equipment faults and complete repairs, adjustments, or component replacements as required.
• Document commissioning results, deficiencies, corrective actions, service work, and final equipment status.
• Prepare clear daily service reports, test records, punch lists, and closeout documentation.
• Train customer personnel on basic equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.
• Work within project schedules and coordinate activities with project managers, customers, subcontractors, and other trades.
• Follow company, customer, OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and site-specific safety procedures.
• Represent the company professionally while working at customer facilities.
• Minimum of three years of experience as an industrial electrician, electrical service technician, commissioning technician, controls technician, or similar field-service professional.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, control panels, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to safely use electrical test equipment, including digital multimeters, insulation testers, and phase-rotation meters.
• Experience working with three-phase electrical systems, industrial machinery, and automated equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar platforms, is preferred.
• Experience with variable-frequency drives, industrial networks, sensors, safety circuits, and control devices is preferred.
• Electrical trade school, apprenticeship, journeyman license, technical certification, or associate degree in a related field is preferred.
• NFPA 70E, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or similar safety training is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 100%, including overnight and extended project assignments.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, nights, or shutdown schedules when required by a project.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in industrial or construction environments for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry tools, test equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around operating machinery, elevated work areas, electrical equipment, and varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to pass a criminal history background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to comply with customer-specific drug screening, safety training, and site-access requirements.
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
• Overtime pay.
• Travel pay and project-related travel expenses.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid training and professional development, as needed.
• Opportunities for advancement within service, commissioning, project management, and controls.
• A collaborative work environment supporting a wide range of industrial customers and projects.

PREFERRED

• PLC Experience

Education minimum: High school diploma or GED