Controls Specialist

Actalent is seeking an experienced INC Technician to support large capital projects in data center or industrial environments. This role involves commissioning, troubleshooting, and programming control systems while collaborating with engineering and operations teams to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Responsibilities

• Commission and troubleshoot control systems, including 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, providing technical reports and project updates.

Requirements

• 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.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $58.00 per hour. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available).
• Life Insurance (voluntary life and AD&D for employees and dependents).
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave).

This is a contract position based in Houston, TX, with onsite work required.