Data Center Controls Engineer: SCADA & PLC Expert

Actalent

Helper (UT)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the installation, commissioning, and validation of data center control systems on-site in Helper, Utah. You will work with BMS, EPMS, and integrated SCADA architectures to ensure reliable operation throughout the commissioning lifecycle.

Responsibilities include wiring verification, field calibration, loop testing, and functional testing of PLCs/ HMIs and vendor systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline.
Basic commissioning experience with control systems, including an understanding of control system components, wiring, and networking.
Experience working with Rockwell PLCs in an industrial or mission-critical setting.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with controls commissioning.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with Ignition SCADA software.
Ability to make corrections to control logic and configurations and to troubleshoot and debug control system issues.
Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, and integrated vendor control systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing wiring, network, and data mapping issues.
Proficiency in documenting test procedures, results, and commissioning progress in spreadsheets and online platforms.

Responsibilities

Support the installation and commissioning of the data center Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS).
Verify and troubleshoot control system I/O wiring to ensure accurate signal transmission and reliable operation.
Perform field calibration of instrumentation when required to maintain measurement accuracy and system performance.
Conduct loop testing of device data points to verify each point is correctly integrated with the SCADA system from field device to control interface.
Perform functional testing of control systems comprised of PLCs, HMIs, and vendor systems to confirm proper operation under various scenarios.
Document testing progress and results using spreadsheets and online tracking tools such as BIM360 and CxAlloy.
Perform general system troubleshooting for network issues, wiring issues, data point mapping issues, and operational issues across the control system.
Collaborate with commissioning and integration teams to identify, debug, and correct control system deficiencies.
Contribute to continuous improvement of commissioning processes and documentation standards within a mission-critical environment.