Control Systems Analyst II (Off-hours)

| GrayMatter |; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid short-term disability

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

GrayMatter’s Control Systems Analyst II role provides off-hours mid-level support within GrayMatter’s 24x7 Support Center, focusing on troubleshooting and supporting control systems, PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, historians, and OT networks. The CSAII handles tickets, escalation, and documentation, with a 3-1-3 schedule and 10-hour shifts CST.

Compensation ranges from $30.00 to $37.50 per hour, based on experience, with medical/dental/vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) matching, holidays, PTO,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Controls Systems Technology or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in controls and commissioning environments.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Moderate level of general computer knowledge and technical proficiency.
• Strong customer service mindset and attention to detail.
• Organized work habits and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA and network integration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, perform diagnostics and supporting control systems remotely.
• Support a wide range of PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, historians platforms and OT networks.
• Monitor and validate data accuracy, alarms, trends, and system responses to ensure proper system functionality and reliability.
• Maintain and organize technical documentation.
• Support project teams with control systems development work.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Complete required documentation including timecards and expense reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service mindset

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Controls Systems Technology

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Who is GrayMatter We’re the Thinkers who make machines speak. We’re the Doers who make their stories matter. At GrayMatter, we uncover the industrial intelligence buried in clipboards, legacy systems, and human memory. We discover it, transform it, and turn it into insight. From the drill press to the boardroom, we help you think smarter and do better—by listening to the machines you already trust. And that’s where you come in. GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Six core values make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Bias to Action, Batteries Included, Unbounded Curiosity, Everybody Wins, Built to Last, Actionable Insight.

The Control Systems Analyst II (CSAII) provides off-hours mid-level support within GrayMatter’s 24x7 Support Center. This role is primarily responsible for troubleshooting and supporting control systems, PLCs, SCADA,HMIs, historians, and OT networks. The CSAII is responsible for handling incoming tickets and calls, following escalation protocols, and work in the Operations Center. The CSAII will also assist with documentation and contract support. After onboarding, this role will support the Operations Center during second shift on a 3-1-3 work schedule. Shifts will be 10 hours and there will be 7 shifts each biweekly pay period. Shifts will be from 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM Central time.

Compensation range is $30.00 to $37.50 per hour, based on experience.

General Job Duties:

• Troubleshooting, perform diagnostics and supporting control systems remotely.
• Support a wide range of PLCs, SCADA,HMIs, historians platforms and OT networks.
• Monitor and validate data accuracy, alarms, trends, and system responses to ensure proper system functionality and reliability
• Maintain and organize technical documentation.
• Support project teams with control systems development work.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and perform additional duties as assigned
• Complete required documentation including timecards and expense reports in a timely manner
• Occasional travel may be required to assist commissioining efforts as needed.
• Support point-to-point (P2P) checkout, functional performance testing (FPT), and system validation during commissioning activities
• Assist with integration and coordination between mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to ensure seamless operation across platforms
• Configure, test, and validate control system databases, graphics, and alarming strategies
• Assist with network configuration and troubleshooting including IP addressing and communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and BACnet.
• Support vendor coordination and system startups to ensure proper integration and performance of third-party equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:

• Associate degree in Controls Systems Technology or equivalent required
• 2+ years of experience in controls and commissioning environments
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English
• Moderate level of general computer knowledge and technical proficiency
• Strong customer service mindset and attention to detail
• Organized work habits and strong problem‑solving abilities
• Hands‑on experience with PLC, SCADA and network integration preferred

Featured Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave