Controls Specialist I: Field Instrumentation & Startups

4P Consulting Inc.; Ackerman (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Services is seeking a Controls Specialist I to support controls and instrumentation projects in industrial or power generation environments. This role involves field walkdowns, cable verification, control system configuration, graphics, I/O development, cost estimating, startup support, and documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a solid electrical background and exposure to Ovation, Foxboro, ABB, or PLC-based systems, with the ability to coordinate with plant staff,

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of related controls, electrical, instrumentation, or industrial experience.
• Solid electrical knowledge.
• Experience with at least one of Ovation, Foxboro, ABB, or PLC systems.
• Experience with field support and site walkdowns.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple controls and instrumentation projects.
• Perform 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.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Field walkdowns

Documentation

Communication

Vendor coordination

Tools

Ovation

Foxboro

ABB

PLC systems

Job description

Southern Company Services is seeking a Controls Specialist I to support controls and instrumentation projects in industrial or power generation environments. This role involves field walkdowns, cable verification, control system configuration, graphics, I/O development, cost estimating, startup support, and documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a solid electrical background and exposure to Ovation, Foxboro, ABB, or PLC-based systems, with the ability to coordinate with plant staff,