Controls System Specialist

TPI Global Solutions; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

1 meal reimbursement during travel

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a Control Systems Specialist to support OTAM initiatives within power generation. The role requires strong engineering knowledge, particularly in DCS systems. Candidates should possess excellent data management skills, especially in Microsoft Excel. This hybrid position involves traveling for field work and collaborating across multiple facilities to maintain technical data integrity. Candidates with an engineering background and NERC/FERC training are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in data organization, categorization, and validation using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with DCS systems preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and translate it into structured data.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and translate it into structured data.
• NERC and FERC training required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Support OTAM requirements by reviewing, validating, and updating the OTAM asset registry.
• Collect and organize control system asset data including equipment and software inventories.
• Collaborate with DCS engineers and site personnel across multiple generation facilities.
• Perform field verification to identify missing or inaccurate asset data.
• Maintain and enhance asset registries, including software inventories and correlations.
• Collaborate with DCS engineers and site personnel across multiple generation facilities.
• Ensure documentation aligns with compliance and cybersecurity requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

DCS systems

Cross-functional communication

Education

Engineering or technical background in Controls, Electrical, Automation, or related field

NERC and FERC training

Tools

Microsoft Excel

DCS systems

SCADA

PLC systems

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Control Systems Specialist to support OTAM (Operational Technology Asset Management) initiatives across our power generation fleet. This role partners closely with DCS and ECS engineers to identify, document, and maintain accurate control system asset data across fossil, gas, and renewable generation facilities. This is a data-focused controls role — ideal for a controls or systems professional who understands DCS/SCADA environments and enjoys organizing, validating, and managing technical data that supports regulatory and cybersecurity requirements. While this is not a traditional “hands-on engineering” role, an engineering background and strong controls knowledge are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support OTAM requirements by reviewing, validating, and updating the OTAM asset registry
• Collect and organize control system asset data including:
• Equipment and tag points
• Serial numbers
• Software versions and configurations
• Cross-reference existing OTAM lists with vendor documentation and system records
• Perform field verification when required to identify missing or inaccurate asset data
• Maintain and enhance asset registries, including items such as:
• Software inventories and correlations
• Collaborate with DCS engineers and site personnel across multiple generation facilities
• Ensure documentation aligns with compliance and cybersecurity requirements

Required Qualifications

• Engineering or technical background in Controls, Electrical, Automation, or related field
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data organization, categorization, validation)
• Experience working with DCS systems (preferred)
• Familiarity with SCADA and/or PLC systems (acceptable and beneficial)
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and translate it into structured data
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• NERC and FERC training required

Preferred Experience

• Background in power generation, utilities, manufacturing, or renewables
• Experience with control systems from vendors such as:
  • GE
  • Siemens
• Prior involvement in OTAM, asset management, cybersecurity, or compliance-related initiatives

Employment details

• Location: Saginaw, MI or Jackson, MI (Local candidates only – no per diem)
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Schedule: 40 hours/week with possible overtime due to field work
• Travel: Occasional local field work (mileage reimbursed + 1 meal)
• Industries: Oil and Gas
• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract