Electrical Technician in Ackerman

Energy Jobline ZR; Ackerman (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Controls Specialist 1 for an immediate W2 contract in Ackerman, MS. The role involves supporting multiple projects, inspecting field cables and wiring, and assisting with site walk downs, cost estimates, and startup preparations. 0–5 years of related field experience is required.

This contract-full-time position offers exposure to Ovation, Foxboro, ABB, or PLC platforms and requires strong electrical knowledge and hands-on field support capabilities.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support and transition between multiple projects.
• Check cables and wiring in the field.
• Perform and assist in site walk downs, prepare cost estimates, support start up, prepare layouts and conceptual designs.

Skills

Platform proficiency

Electrical knowledge

Ovation/Foxboro/ABB/PLC

Field support

Control narrative

Cables/wiring inspection

Cost estimating

IO list development

Relationship building

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Controls Specialist 1

Date Posted: 9/23/2026

Location: Ackerman, MS 39735

Job Type: Contract Full-Time

Immediate W2 contract position available in Ackerman, MS.
Estimated Duration: 3 months

Job Description

The Controls Specialist 1 position requires 0-5 Years Experience in a related field.

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting and transitioning between multiple projects.
• Checking cables and wiring in the field.
• Performing and assisting in site walk downs, preparing cost estimates, supporting start up, prepare layouts and conceptual designs.

Skillsets and Expertise (required)

• Proficiency in computer based platforms.
• Solid Electrical knowledge.
• Configuration/graphic skills in one or more platforms: Ovation, Foxboro, ABB, or PLC.
• Experience with field support.
• Experience with control narrative and markup.
• Experience with checking cables and wiring in the field.
• Expedience with cost estimating in sub disciplines.
• Experience developing IO lists.
• Ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or vendors.