WSP

Lead Field Control Specialist

WSP • $80K — $110K *
Kansas City, MO 64118In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required, with higher education preferred.
  • At least 10 years of experience in field controls and industrial power plant operations.
  • Proven expertise in instrumentation installation, loop checking, and calibration.
  • Background in water-tube and package boiler systems, focusing on combustion testing and tuning.
  • Strong safety knowledge and experience in industrial environments.
  • Valid driver's license required for travel to sites.
  • Adaptability for both short-term and long-term field assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead commissioning and startup of field control systems across various facility types.
  • Act as a technical authority for PLC and DCS systems, including specific manufacturers.
  • Verify instrumentation installation, conduct loop checks, and perform functional testing.
  • Conduct combustion testing and tuning for boilers, adhering to safety regulations.
  • Plan and execute field work based on project scope, budget, and timeline.
  • Generate commissioning reports and calibration documents that meet project standards.
  • Engage with plant staff and vendors to ensure effective execution of field tasks.

Benefits

  • Contribute to impactful projects that solve client challenges.
  • Be part of a growing team with opportunities for professional development.
  • Engage in a safety-focused culture.
  • Work across various sectors including utilities, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Field Control Specialist for our Overland Park, KS office. The following locations will also be considered: Topeka, KS, Kansas City, MO and St. Louis, MO. Be involved in projects with our Field Control Services (FCS) Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact
  • Lead and execute field control system commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and outage support activities for utility, hospital, university, manufacturing, and central plant facilities.
  • Serve as a field technical authority for PLC- and DCS-based control systems, including Rockwell Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platforms, AVEVA System Platform / Wonderware InTouch HMIs, and DCS platforms such as Emerson DeltaV and ABB.
  • Lead instrumentation installation verification, loop checks, calibration, and functional testing in support of control system commissioning and startup.
  • Perform water-tube and package boiler combustion testing, tuning, and verification in coordination with plant operations and in accordance with applicable safety practices.
  • Independently plan and execute assigned field work by understanding project scope, schedule, and budget prior to mobilization.
  • Produce commissioning reports, calibration records, test documentation, software backups, and as-built deliverables that meet FCS, project, and client standards.
  • Interface directly with plant operations staff, vendors, contractors, and internal WSP teams to support safe and successful execution of field activities.
  • Support business development activities including technical input to proposals, development of field cost estimates, and identification of follow-on work opportunities.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying hazards, enforcing safe work practices, and documenting near misses, incidents, and safety observations.
Who You Are

Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in field controls, commissioning, startup, or industrial power plant operations involving PLC- or DCS-based control systems.
  • Demonstrated experience with instrumentation installation, loop checking, and calibration in active plant environments.
  • Demonstrated experience with water-tube and package boiler control systems, including combustion testing and tuning.
  • Strong understanding of field safety procedures, hazard identification, and mitigation in industrial and power generation environments.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
  • Ability to support short- and long-term field assignments, with travel requirements varying by project and outage schedule.
  • Successful completion of required safety and compliance training, including OSHA 30-hour training.
  • Proven record of adherence to company health, safety, drug/alcohol, and conduct policies.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate's degree or higher in a technical discipline.
  • Experience leading or supporting boiler or power plant commissioning and startup activities.
  • Familiarity with Boiler Management Systems (BMS) and combustion safety systems.
  • Experience acting independently as a field technical lead during outages or critical plant operations.
  • Experience coordinating with operations personnel, contractors, and OEM vendors in live plant environments.


About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
Learn more about WSP
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1959
* Ladders Estimates

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