Automationtechies · 1 week ago
Automation & Control Systems Commissioning Engineer
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expAutomationtechies is seeking an experienced ACS Commissioning Engineer to support the start-up and commissioning of advanced automation and control systems in complex environments. The role involves leading Site Acceptance Testing, validating control logic, and troubleshooting control system issues during startup.
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Hiring Manager
Kiersten Pennington
Responsibilities
Lead and support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for DCS, PLC, and SIS systems alongside vendors and commissioning teams
Validate control logic, interlocks, alarms, and network configurations to ensure system readiness
Execute loop checks and signal verification from field instrumentation through control system I/O
Support function testing of critical process equipment, utilities, and safety systems
Troubleshoot control system issues during startup, tuning, and commissioning
Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, punch lists, and as-built records
Interface closely with instrumentation technicians, vendors, and operations teams on-site
Qualification
Required
3–7+ years of hands-on commissioning experience in industrial, energy, or gas processing facilities
Strong working knowledge of DCS and PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson)
Proficiency interpreting P&IDs, I/O lists, control narratives, loop diagrams, and wiring drawings
Solid understanding of field instrumentation, signal types, calibration, and control system safety
Experience with TCP/IP networking in industrial control environments
Preferred
OEM control system training (Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson, ABB, or similar)
Familiarity with SIS standards such as IEC 61511 or ISA 84
Must be willing to work a 2-week on, 2-week off, rotation to Alaska
Company
Automationtechies
automationtechies is a technical recruiting and staffing firm that focuses on all automation-related positions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Alan Carty
President & CEO / Automation Recruiter (Headhunter)
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