Mid Level Control Systems Technician Jobs
Mid level control systems technician jobs go to technicians ready to own commissioning projects end to end, troubleshoot complex automation issues independently, and guide junior team members through hands-on challenges. Roles are predominantly on-site across Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like RoviSys Building Technologies, Thermo Systems, and ENTRUST Solutions hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
UPMC Corporate Facilities Maintenance and Engineering is hiring a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Control Tech to join our team! This role will work varied days, which will include weekend and holidays. The position will work a variety of shifts, including daylight, evening and overnight hours. At times, the position can require travel to other UPMC Facilities as needed.
The role will be supervising and monitoring building environmental systems to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, students and team members in all UPMC Corporate system facilities infrastructures. As well as serving as redundancy for coordinating activities of city fire, police departments, and/or other local government officials with UPMC staff during emergencies.
We are looking for someone strategic, thrives in fast-paced, enjoys a variety of tasks and has prior experience within HVAC. If this sounds exciting to you, look no further and apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Provide support of 24/7/365 surveillance of and troubleshoot failures of building systems, fire systems, safety systems and climate control systems through data displays in the command center.
- Collaborate and communicate with the engineers in the field to resolve failures immediately.
- Consult and coordinate with security, dispatch, and facilities members in non-routine situations.
- Serve as communication liaison between UPMC on-call and dispatch team, city fire, police, and contractors during emergencies and/or when unresolved problems arise. Recommend corrective action when appropriate through UPMC Facilities work order system. Evaluate conflicting information, document, and initiate action to resolve in a timely manner.
- Serve as a redundancy for maintaining trends or data to meet compliance requirements.
- Advise UPMC system facilities compliance team on adverse trends and potential problems. Recommend corrective action and notify the appropriate personnel when out of compliance. Maintain the data integrity such as logs and records related to compliance.
- Initiate work orders for repairs found necessary during routine activities. Open the work orders through UPMC Facilities work order system.
- Troubleshoot and perform operational checks of infrastructure systems through fault detection diagnostics, including but not limited to building automation system, pneumatic tube system, and others.
- Work closely with the engineers on the installation and programming of building systems during any construction projects.
- Use software engineering tools and a thorough understanding of HVAC systems to service the programmable controllers.
- Present knowledge of all emergency procedures. Advise UPMC team in following these procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma required.
- Apprenticeship and/or trade school training in electrical or mechanical maintenance preferred.
- HVAC background preferred. Four (4) years of experience in maintenance required.
- Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
- One (1) year experience in a supervisory position preferred.
- Knowledge of standard fire safety systems and emergency procedures.
- Knowledge of operation and maintenance of direct digital building systems control.
- Ability to quickly analyze problems and initiate corrective action in an emergency. Knowledge of BACnet control systems required.
- Knowledge of Siemens, Automated Logic, and Voltec Control System and Swisslog Pneumatic Tube System a plus.
- Strong computer and analytical skills preferred.
- Ability to interpret or read blueprints.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
INTRODUCTION
UPMC Corporate Facilities Maintenance and Engineering is hiring a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Control Tech to join our team! This role will work varied days, which will include weekend and holidays. The position will work a variety of shifts, including daylight, evening and overnight hours. At times, the position can require travel to other UPMC Facilities as needed.
The role will be supervising and monitoring building environmental systems to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, students and team members in all UPMC Corporate system facilities infrastructures. As well as serving as redundancy for coordinating activities of city fire, police departments, and/or other local government officials with UPMC staff during emergencies.
We are looking for someone strategic, thrives in fast-paced, enjoys a variety of tasks and has prior experience within HVAC. If this sounds exciting to you, look no further and apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Provide support of 24/7/365 surveillance of and troubleshoot failures of building systems, fire systems, safety systems and climate control systems through data displays in the command center.
- Collaborate and communicate with the engineers in the field to resolve failures immediately.
- Consult and coordinate with security, dispatch, and facilities members in non-routine situations.
- Serve as communication liaison between UPMC on-call and dispatch team, city fire, police, and contractors during emergencies and/or when unresolved problems arise. Recommend corrective action when appropriate through UPMC Facilities work order system. Evaluate conflicting information, document, and initiate action to resolve in a timely manner.
- Serve as a redundancy for maintaining trends or data to meet compliance requirements.
- Advise UPMC system facilities compliance team on adverse trends and potential problems. Recommend corrective action and notify the appropriate personnel when out of compliance. Maintain the data integrity such as logs and records related to compliance.
- Initiate work orders for repairs found necessary during routine activities. Open the work orders through UPMC Facilities work order system.
- Troubleshoot and perform operational checks of infrastructure systems through fault detection diagnostics, including but not limited to building automation system, pneumatic tube system, and others.
- Work closely with the engineers on the installation and programming of building systems during any construction projects.
- Use software engineering tools and a thorough understanding of HVAC systems to service the programmable controllers.
- Present knowledge of all emergency procedures. Advise UPMC team in following these procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma required.
- Apprenticeship and/or trade school training in electrical or mechanical maintenance preferred.
- HVAC background preferred. Four (4) years of experience in maintenance required.
- Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
- One (1) year experience in a supervisory position preferred.
- Knowledge of standard fire safety systems and emergency procedures.
- Knowledge of operation and maintenance of direct digital building systems control.
- Ability to quickly analyze problems and initiate corrective action in an emergency. Knowledge of BACnet control systems required.
- Knowledge of Siemens, Automated Logic, and Voltec Control System and Swisslog Pneumatic Tube System a plus.
- Strong computer and analytical skills preferred.
- Ability to interpret or read blueprints.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Who's Hiring
- RoviSys Building Technologies12
- Thermo Systems3
- ENTRUST Solutions3
- Knapp2
- Tetra Tech2
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- Manufacturing17
- Technology & Software17
- Consulting & Professional Services12
- Construction & Real Estate4
- Energy2
Mid Level Control Systems Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level control systems technician job?
Position your existing experience around independent problem-solving and project ownership rather than task completion. Highlight specific PLCs, SCADA platforms, and communication protocols you have configured without close supervision. Employers at this level want evidence that you can commission systems, interpret electrical schematics, and coordinate with engineering teams, so lead your resume and cover letter with those concrete contributions.
Which companies hire mid level control systems technicians?
Companies hiring mid level control systems technicians right now include RoviSys Building Technologies, Thermo Systems, and ENTRUST Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturers, utilities, and industrial automation integrators that need technicians who can run projects with limited oversight.
Are there remote mid level control systems technician jobs?
Yes, though remote options are limited by the hands-on nature of most control systems work. About 12% of mid level control systems technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve programming, documentation, or system design tasks rather than on-site commissioning or hardware installation.
How do I move up to a mid level control systems technician role?
Moving from entry level to mid level means building depth in one or two control platforms, like Allen-Bradley or Siemens, while taking on progressively larger scopes of work. Seek out opportunities to lead a commissioning task, mentor a newer colleague, or troubleshoot a system failure without escalating immediately. Employers recognize mid level readiness through measurable ownership, not just time on the job.
Which industries hire the most mid level control systems technicians?
Mid Level control systems technician roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely heavily on automated production and process control equipment, which creates steady demand for technicians who can maintain, modify, and optimize systems with real operational consequences.