Data Center Commissioning Engineer – PLC & Controls

Actalent

Abilene (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 80,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Short and long-term disability
HSA

Job summary

Actalent in Abilene, TX seeks a Commissioning Engineer/Technician to lead commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of basebuild utility and control systems for data center and advanced tech projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align construction and commissioning schedules and support control system implementations.

The role involves programming and configuring PLCs, validating I/O, interpreting P&IDs, and delivering clear technical reports.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years in commissioning/construction for instrumentation and controls or electrical basebuild systems in advanced tech.
  • Minimum 3 years experience with control systems in data center or similar environments.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate schedules and manpower forecasts for technicians.
  • Manage commissioning constraints affecting schedules and basebuild utilities.
  • Integrate construction and design schedules with commissioning activities.
  • Provide reports on schedule adherence and quality metrics.
  • Conduct system walk-downs to verify installation readiness.
  • Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis.
  • Train suppliers in commissioning software and manage access.
  • Interface with design teams, construction partners, and client reps.
  • Program, configure, and commission control systems including PLCs.

Skills

Commissioning
Control systems
Rockwell Automation
PLC programming
I/O checkouts
Team collaboration
Documentation

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in electrical/mechanical/control systems
Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical/chemical engineering (preferred)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Actalent in Abilene, TX seeks a Commissioning Engineer/Technician to lead commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of basebuild utility and control systems for data center and advanced tech projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align construction and commissioning schedules and support control system implementations.

The role involves programming and configuring PLCs, validating I/O, interpreting P&IDs, and delivering clear technical reports.

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