Field Controls Technician – HV Electrical Systems

Actalent; Ackerman (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Controls Specialist 1 in Ackerman, MS, to support multiple projects, inspect and install electrical equipment, and assist in start-up and layouts. You will work on Ovation, Foxboro, ABB, or PLC platforms, build IO lists, and coordinate with plant staff and vendors.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and timely responses to outages, with a strong team-based environment and opportunities to develop field skills.

Qualifications

• High school or better with a technical degree and related experience.
• Electrical and control systems knowledge required with field support background.
• Experience with Ovation, Foxboro, ABB, or PLC platforms and IO lists.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and install motors, generators, transformers, and control equipment.
• Perform journeyman-level electrical work including wiring and controls installation.
• Maintain high voltage systems and emergency backup equipment; execute safe electrical isolations as needed.
• Collaborate with plant staff and vendors to integrate electrical systems with operations.
• Document activities and support planned outages with technical input.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

PLC experience

Field support

Control narratives

IO lists

Safety procedures

Computer skills

Education

Technical degree

High School diploma

5-10 years related experience

Tools

Ovation

Foxboro

ABB

PLC

Job description

Actalent seeks a Controls Specialist 1 in Ackerman, MS, to support multiple projects, inspect and install electrical equipment, and assist in start-up and layouts. You will work on Ovation, Foxboro, ABB, or PLC platforms, build IO lists, and coordinate with plant staff and vendors.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and timely responses to outages, with a strong team-based environment and opportunities to develop field skills.