Instrument & Controls Commissioning Technician

Job Description

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.

At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

Ameresco's Alternative Fuels team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Instrument and Controls Technician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in commissioning and starting up renewable natural gas (RNG) plants and landfill gas-to-energy power generation plants. This position requires a strong background in construction, loop checks, and commissioning, with specific experience in renewable natural gas or power generation. NOTE: This is a travelling position.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with the manager regarding any encountered or expected issues with schedule, work scope, or the need for additional resources to solve problems.
• Embrace Ameresco's strong safety culture during all work activities. This includes following all Ameresco safety protocols, including the use of PPE, LOTO practices, hot work permitting, safe work habits, etc.
• Travel to vendor shops to perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) work on control panels and other vendor supplied equipment.
• Use electrical test equipment to perform I/O verification checks on discrete and analog control circuits from the PLC cabinet to the field device. Determine the root cause of, and provide corrective action for, any lack of continuity or function.
• Verify the function of discrete and analog valves. Configure, test, and tune valve actuators and positioners.
• Assist with the setup, configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of plant servers, process networks, HMI graphics, PLC's, site internet service, VPN tunnels, and plant data historians.
• Update P&IDs, control panel drawings, and other drawings and schematics as needed according to the commissioning drawing revision procedures.
• Provide technical support for mechanical and control system troubleshooting.
• Assist with plant performance testing activities and oversee work provided by sub-contracted vendors and commissioning personnel.
• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50% or more) to support commissioning projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Rockwell Software "Studio5000" software is preferred.
• Understand the proper and safe use of multimeters, loop calibrators, and HART communicators is preferred.
• Experience with using plant HMI workstations to test and troubleshoot field equipment is preferred.
• Experience with using 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 (wrenches, screwdrivers, cordless drills, torque wrench, etc.)
• 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 all assigned activities in accordance with Ameresco standards and written procedures, in a timely manner, and with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• High level of competency with a laptop computer, Windows operating system, MS Word, MS Excel, PDF editors (eg. BlueBeam).
• Experience with GE iFIX HMI software preferred.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $37.01 - $53.60 (presented in good faith). In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.

Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements.

We disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

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Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.