Systems Specialist

Scallon Controls, Inc.; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Scallon Controls, Inc. in Beaumont, TX is seeking a Systems Specialist (Administrator/Engineer/Technician) to support and maintain industrial systems across datacenter platforms, DCS/PLC, and Windows/Linux servers.

The role offers local travel (50-90%) and involves design, installation, upgrades, troubleshooting, and customer support across multiple industries. The administrator level leads activities in project/service management and documentation; the technician level performs project tasks

Qualifications

• AS/BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or IT-related field.
• 5–10+ years experience for administrator role; 0–5 years for technician level.
• Proficiency with networking, virtualization, Windows administration, and control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows/Linux Servers, Hypervisor environments, and network infra.
• Design, install, and document software, network, and server infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot systems (servers, networks, PLC/SCADA/DCS, software environments).
• Perform upgrades, patching, and preventative maintenance.
• Lead or support FAT/SAT testing, field cabinet testing, and commissioning.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain software automation pipelines.
• Provide on-site and remote customer support and troubleshooting.
• Respond to service requests and document resolutions.
• Participate in emergency on-call rotation.
• Collaborate with project teams on system integration and infrastructure setup.
• Assist with FEED & sales activities such as site walkdowns and estimating.

Skills

Networking

Virtualization

Windows administration

Control systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

AS/BS in Engineering, CS or IT-related field

Tools

DeltaV

OPC/Modbus/Ethernet/IP

Cisco/Fortinet switches

Dell hardware

Job description

At our company, people are our greatest asset. We are committed to hiring talented individuals who are passionate about their work and eager to grow. Our goal is to provide more than just a job we offer opportunities for development, advancement, and long-term career success. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values your contributions, invests in your growth, and supports your future every step of the way.

Our Human Resources team is here to support employees through every stage of their journey from joining the company and developing new skills to celebrating milestones and planning for the future. We strive to foster a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

When our employees grow, our company grows with them.

At our company, people are our greatest asset. We are committed to hiring talented individuals who are passionate about their work and eager to grow. Our goal is to provide more than just a job we offer opportunities for development, advancement, and long-term career success. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values your contributions, invests in your growth, and supports your future every step of the way.

Our Human Resources team is here to support employees through every stage of their journey from joining the company and developing new skills to celebrating milestones and planning for the future. We strive to foster a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

When our employees grow, our company grows with them.

The Scallon HR Team

Why Work For Us

Scallon is more than just a local company that provides industry-leading products and services through our partnership with Emerson Automation Solutions. As an employee-owned company, Scallon Controls has over 150 shareholders that each have a vested interest in providing the best possible business experience for our customers. We hire the best people, we train them to be experts in their field, and we retain them by sharing in the success of the company through employee ownership. Our focus on long-term employee retention has resulted in a company staffed by people that know the local facilities and their processes and can provide the correct product or service choice the first time, at the right time. We are real people, and through our superior products and expert services, we provide real results.
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Our Responsibility

Core Values

Team Oriented

empathy, communication, selflessness

Positive and Passionate

attitude, driven, learner, competitive

Customer First

perspective

Adapt and Solve

accountable, follow-through, proactive, creative, intuitive

Interested in exploring a career at Scallon Controls? Check out our open opportunities below.

Systems Specialist (Administrator/Engineer/Technician)
Beaumont, TX | Travel Required (50-90% - Locally in SETX – No overnights)

Overview:
Support and maintain industrial systems, including datacenter platforms, hypervisors, networking systems, DCS/PLC systems, and/or Windows/Linux server environments. Participate in system design, installation, upgrades, troubleshooting, and customer support across multiple industries/platforms. We are considering both experienced and early career levels. The administrator level is expected to lead activities and play a more active role in project/service management, design, and documentation. The technician level is expected to execute assigned project and maintenance tasks such as software installations and system patching.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain Windows/Linux Servers (AD, DNS, RDS, IIS), Hypervisor environments, container orchestrators, managed switches, firewalls, CI/CD infrastructure, and/or VPS/cloud infrastructure.
• Design, install, and document software, network, and/or server infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot/diagnose systems of all kinds when they are not functioning properly including:, servers, networks, PLC/SCADA/DCS systems, software environments,etc.
• Perform system upgrades, patching, and preventative maintenance.
• Lead or support FAT/SAT testing, field cabinet testing, and commissioning.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain software automation pipelines.
• Provide on-site and remote customer support and troubleshooting.
• Respond to service requests, create service tickets, document troubleshooting/resolutions.
• Participate in emergency on-call rotation
• Collaborate with project teams on system integration and infrastructure setup
• Assist with FEED & sales activities such as site walkdowns, system design, estimating as needed.

Qualifications:

• AS/BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or IT-related field
• 0–5 yr (technician) 5-10+ yr (administrator) experience in IT/OT or control/automation systems.
• Proficiency with networking, Virtualization, Windows administration, and control systems (DeltaV Strongly Preferred)
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to travel extensively (locally) and lift up to 60 lbs

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with firewalls (Cisco, Fortinet), wireless Aps, managed switches.
• Familiarity with Cisco/Emerson switches, Dell hardware, and industrial protocols (OPC, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, etc.)
• Some familiarity with software system maintenance/deployment is a plus.
• Control system programming, system integration, and industrial communication
• Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA, MES, and data historians (e.g., OSI PI, IP.21, DataParc)