Controls Specialist

Abilene, Texas

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Type: Contract

Experience: 0

Category: Engineering

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Brand: System One

Job ID: 343898

Date Posted: 12/05/2025

Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/OoYzWd


Controls Specialist – Data Center Project

Location: Abilene, TX
Type: Contract | Onsite
Pay: $44/hr – $63/hr
Per Diem: Available for qualifying days
Tools: Provided

Overview

System One is seeking experienced Controls Specialists to support a major data center construction and commissioning project in Abilene, Texas. This role is ideal for candidates with strong hands-on experience in controls, automation, I&C checkout, and commissioning within industrial, manufacturing, or mission-critical environments.

You will work onsite with a multidisciplinary team ensuring that building control systems—including HVAC, electrical, lighting, and building automation—are correctly installed, tested, and optimized for performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and commission control systems for HVAC, electrical, lighting, and building automation

  • Perform I/O checkout, functional testing, and verification of field devices and control logic

  • Diagnose and resolve control system performance issues during commissioning

  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and adjust system parameters for optimal functionality

  • Interpret and work from technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics

  • Document test results, configuration changes, and commissioning reports

  • Collaborate with engineers, construction teams, and other technicians to ensure project milestones are met

  • Maintain compliance with safety standards and company policies

Qualifications

Required:

  • 3+ years of experience with control systems, automation, commissioning, or instrumentation

  • Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical, or building automation systems

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics

  • Experience performing I/O checkout and system startup

  • Proficiency with control platforms such as PLC, BMS, EPMS, SCADA, or HMI

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work onsite in a construction or mission-critical environment

Preferred:

  • Technical degree or certification in electrical, mechanical, or control systems (or equivalent experience)

  • Experience in data centers, industrial facilities, or other complex infrastructure projects

What We’re Looking For

  • Hands-on, mechanically and technically inclined professionals

  • Experience in automation, commissioning, controls integration, field service, or construction

  • Comfortable troubleshooting with laptops, meters, and hand tools

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and safety-focused

Why Join System One?

System One is an industry leader in technical workforce solutions supporting critical infrastructure and advanced technology sectors across North America. We offer competitive compensation, per diem opportunities, and access to health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) options for eligible employees.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected characteristics.



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