Controls Specialist

JMP Solutions - Canada; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Paid-time off

Profit Sharing

Job summary

JMP Solutions - Canada is seeking a dynamic Controls Specialist in Georgetown, KY. You will design and deliver automated solutions, ensuring exceptional client experiences through your expertise.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering and 3-5 years in the automation industry, with strong project delivery skills. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401K with a company match, is offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in the Automation industry.
• Proven track record in control systems.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned tasks with increasing autonomy.
• Design and deliver cutting-edge solutions.
• Assist with commissioning and troubleshooting.

Skills

Automation industry experience

Control system design

Client-focused approach

Project delivery

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in Engineering

Tools

PLCs: Rockwell, Siemens

HMIs: Rockwell Plant PAX, Aveva InTouch

VFDs and Servos

Job description

The Role

Step into a dynamic Controls Specialist role, where you’ll be at the forefront of automation innovation. Here, you’ll tackle complex client challenges, design and deliver cutting‑edge solutions, and oversee high‑impact projects from concept to completion. Your expertise will help shape superior client experiences, as you collaborate with a passionate internal team to bring vision, energy, and intensity to every engagement—exceeding expectations and driving the future of automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned tasks, subsystems, or work packages with increasing autonomy and accountability.
• Leverage your hands‑on experience to diagnose issues and implement practical, value‑driven solutions.
• Partner closely with senior team members and project leads to deliver results.
• Contribute to planning, design reviews, and delivery discussions with a focus on scope, quality, and outcomes.
• Assist with testing, implementation, commissioning, troubleshooting, or deployment activities as relevant to the role.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and, when applicable, customers or external partners.
• Adhere to company standards, processes, and safety or quality requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post‑secondary degree/diploma in Engineering from a recognized engineering faculty or equivalent qualification
• 3‑5 years’ experience in the Automation industry as an Engineer or Technologist, technically delivering on projects
• Proven track record in the design, procurement, programming, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of control systems.
• A proven self‑starter with a positive, "can-do" attitude who is motivated by solving complex challenges
• Strong client‑focused approach, dedicated to providing exceptional client experiences to our internal and external customers
• Ability to multi‑task, exercise good judgment and prioritize workload through outstanding organizational skills
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Willingness to travel or adjust work hours as required for the role. Controls Specialists at Convergix should have the ability to travel within the US and Canada
• Experience in Food & Beverage, Automotive, Agriculture or Oil & Gas industry
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to engage, motivate and develop a team to achieve results
• Experience in any of the following platforms and/or technologies:
  • PLCs: Rockwell, Siemens
  • HMIs: Rockwell Plant PAX, Aveva InTouch/OMI
  • Instrumentation
  • VFDs and Servo’s
  • Network design and implementation

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lifts or move up to 25 pounds.

Perks of Being Part of the Team

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 401K, including company match
• Company‑paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children
• Company‑paid short and long‑term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid‑time off and company‑paid holidays
• Profit Sharing

Equal Opportunity Employer
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CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.