Controls Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

INC Technician with experience in commissioning, troubleshooting, and programming control systems in data center or industrial environments. This role supports large capital projects, works closely with engineering and operations teams, and ensures control systems operate safely and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission and troubleshoot control systems, PLCs, HMIs, BAS, and SCADA systems.
• Perform system assessments, job walks, I/O checkouts, and root cause analysis.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and engineering documents.
• Work with engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and clients to resolve technical issues and meet project goals.
• Train suppliers and manage access within commissioning software platforms.
• Support large construction and commissioning projects and provide technical reports and project updates.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3+ years of control systems experience in a data center, industrial, or similar environment.
• 2+ years of commissioning or construction experience with instrumentation & controls (I&C) or electrical systems.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLCs, including PLC-5 and ControlLogix.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming, commissioning, SCADA, and Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS).
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical, and building automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Experience performing I/O checkout and field device verification.
• Understanding of control system architecture, networking, instrumentation, and SCADA.

Work Environment

• Onsite in New Albany Ohio 
• Approximately 50 hours per week
• Data center and advanced industrial facility environment
• Per diem provided
• Opportunity to work on large-scale automation, controls, and commissioning projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $58.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.