Controls Technician

Controls Technician - South Bend, Indiana

Per diem provided

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in commissioning or construction for I&C or Electrical Basebuild systems in the Advanced Technology sector.

• Experience with Rockwell Automation, PLC5, and Control Logix hardware and software.

• Experience with multi-discipline large capital projects involving Owners, General Contractors, Contractors, and System Integrators.

• Good understanding of Design/Build (Engineering and Construction).

• Knowledge of complex process systems architecture & design, Instrumentation, Device Selection, Networking, PLC & I/O architectures, P&IDs, data sheets, and SCADA.

• Working knowledge of environments common in large industrial applications such as Dry/Wet Mechanical, AWN, Gas/Chem Distribution, HVAC, and Clean Room environmental control.

• Proficient in written and verbal technical communication including generating reports and conducting group presentations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering or similar technical field (preferred).

• Associate's degree or technical certification in electrical, mechanical, or control systems engineering or a related field. Direct experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with control systems in a data center or similar environment.

• Proficiency in control systems programming and configuration.

• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical, and building automation systems.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

• Familiarity with various control system platforms; BMS or SCADA is a plus.

• Experience conducting I/O checkouts.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.

Work Environment

Lots of Overtime

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South Bend,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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