Data Center Controls Technician – PLC/SCADA, 50-75% Travel

AllSearch Staffing Group; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Per diem

401(k)

Job summary

AllSearch Staffing Group seeks a Controls Technician with electrical and automation experience to support data center infrastructure in Jackson, MS. The role covers startup, testing, commissioning, and integration of EPMS/SCADA and PLCs, with frequent travel.

You will configure Ignition SCADA, program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), work with HMIs, IPCs, and network systems, and collaborate with Engineering and Project Teams on field issues.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in controls, automation, or electrical systems.
• Experience with data center, mission-critical, or industrial environments.
• Willingness to travel 50-75% nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Perform startup, checkout, systems integration, functional testing, and commissioning of EPMS, SCADA, and control systems.
• Configure and support Ignition SCADA platforms for monitoring and control of data center electrical systems.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms, and associated control hardware.
• Configure and integrate HMIs, industrial PCs (IPCs), power quality meters (PQMs), and managed network switches.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial networking and communication protocols, including Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP, and IP addressing.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and control diagrams.
• Support electrical power monitoring, controls integration, and automation systems within data center and mission-critical environments.
• Utilize Procore or similar construction management tools to track project progress and documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Project Teams to resolve design and field issues.
• Assist with functional testing, system validation, controls commissioning, and commissioning documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Electrical drawings

Industrial networking

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Wonderware

FactoryTalk

Procore

Job description

AllSearch Staffing Group seeks a Controls Technician with electrical and automation experience to support data center infrastructure in Jackson, MS. The role covers startup, testing, commissioning, and integration of EPMS/SCADA and PLCs, with frequent travel.

You will configure Ignition SCADA, program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), work with HMIs, IPCs, and network systems, and collaborate with Engineering and Project Teams on field issues.