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Controls Technician - Electrical - Base Salary to 50.00/hour - Dublin, OH
- Our client is a well-established mechanical services and engineering organization with over 100 years of success and a rapidly growing presence in the data center and mission-critical construction space. They are seeking multiple Controls Technicians (internally titled EPMS Controls Technician) with experience supporting data center infrastructure and electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS). This role supports ground-up data center construction and commissioning projects across the U.S. and involves 50–75% travel, typically in 1–2-week assignments.
Responsibilities:
- Perform startup, checkout, integration, and commissioning of EPMS, SCADA, and control systems
- Configure and support Ignition SCADA platforms for monitoring and control of data center systems
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar) and associated control hardware
- Configure and integrate HMIs, industrial PCs (IPCs), power quality meters (PQMs), and managed network switches
- Support communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, and Ethernet/IP
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, one-lines, and control diagrams
- Utilize Procore or similar construction management tools to track progress and documentation
- Collaborate with Engineering and Project Teams to resolve design and field issues
- Assist with functional testing, system validation, and commissioning documentation
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in controls, automation, or electrical systems
- Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, or industrial environments
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming and/or SCADA systems (Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk, etc.)
- Strong understanding of electrical systems and power monitoring
- Experience with networking fundamentals (IP addressing, switches, communication protocols)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and control schematics
- Experience with EPMS or power monitoring systems (Schneider, Eaton, SEL, or similar) is a plus
- Willingness and ability to travel 50–75% nationwide
Compensation:
- Base salary in the 35.00 - 50.00/hour range
- $70/day per diem while traveling
- 100% employer-paid health insurance
- 401k
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