Controls Specialist I
Location: Ackerman, MS 39735
Contract: 3 Months
Client: Southern Company Services.

Job Summary
We are seeking a Controls Specialist I to support controls and instrumentation projects in an industrial or power generation environment.

This role will assist with multiple projects involving field walkdowns, cable and wiring verification, control system configuration, graphics, I/O development, cost estimating, startup support, and preparation of layouts and conceptual designs.

The ideal candidate will have a solid electrical background and hands-on exposure to one or more control platforms such as Ovation, Foxboro, ABB, or PLC-based systems.

Key Responsibilities
Support multiple controls and instrumentation projects.

Perform and assist with site walkdowns and field verification.

Check cables, wiring, terminations, and related field installations.

Support control system startup and commissioning activities.

Prepare layouts, conceptual designs, and control system documentation.

Assist with preparation of project cost estimates.

Develop and maintain I/O lists.

Review and mark up control narratives, drawings, and technical documentation.

Support configuration and graphics development for control systems.

Coordinate with plant personnel, engineering teams, contractors, and vendors.

Assist with identifying and resolving field installation or controls-related issues.

Maintain accurate project and field documentation.

Required Qualifications
0–5 years of related controls, electrical, instrumentation, or industrial experience.

Solid electrical knowledge.

Proficiency with computer-based platforms and engineering applications.

Experience or familiarity with at least one of the following:

Ovation

Foxboro

ABB

PLC systems

Experience with field support and site walkdowns.

Ability to check electrical cables and wiring in the field.

Experience with control narratives and drawing markups.

Experience developing or maintaining I/O lists.

Basic cost-estimating experience.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively with plant staff, engineers, contractors, and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in power generation, utilities, heavy industrial, or process facilities.

Controls configuration and HMI/graphics experience.

Startup or commissioning experience.

Experience supporting DCS or PLC modification projec