Job Description
** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is looking for an experienced Controls Specialist 1 to fill a two- year assignment in the Ackerman, MS area.

This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary.

Controls Specialist
Ackerman, MS
Requirements:
Please send me your resume to lmccarron@jsginc.com
Rates: $45.00 - $51.00 per hour
Local only No per diem.
US Citizen or Green Card Holder only.
Required PPE: Hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety-toed shoes
Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed
Must be available to work extended hours as needed
Be willing and available for call-out responsibilities on a 24-hour 365 day/year
Work environment is a coal-fired electric generating plant.
Time will be split between a controls office environment and out in the field inside the plant.
Physical requirements include walking, climbing stairs, ladder climbing, kneeling, squatting, bending and reaching
Some travel required

Education Requirements:
Four-year degree, two-year technical certification, and/or an associates degree in electronics preferred or equivalent experience required.

Experience Requirements:
Requires 5 - 7 Years Experience in a related field
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
Experience with instrument and/or controls in a plant or industrial environment
Performs periodic inspections of the control rooms to determine the status of equipment.
Manages a preventive maintenance and calibration program for instrumentation and control systems.
Develops and manages functional tests for control systems
Experience with programmable logic controllers and/or distributed control systems is required.
Moderate to high level of proficiency in one of the following PLC, DCS, or TCS control system platforms (ABB S+, Siemens T3000, Allen Bradley PLC) experience preferred
Field troubleshooting experience on control strategy, field instrumentation, and control systems equipment failures
Power Generation experience preferred
Experience working with networks, planning, designing, implementing or testing security measures to protect data and technology equipment preferred
Familiarity with Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements preferred
Previous experience with networking protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus Serial, DNP3, OPC, Allen Bradley (A-B) Ethernet, etc. preferred
Previous experience with Microsoft Windows operating system management including installing system updates, patches, antivirus software, and firewall management is preferred
Job Responsibilities:
Supporting and transitioning between multiple mid to large sized projects
Checking cables and wiring in the field
Performing and assisting in site walk downs
Preparing cost estimates
Supporting start- up
Preparing layouts and conceptual designs
Assist functional system owner to replace and upgrade instrumentation based on life cycle strategy
Assist Operations with alarm management effort
Assist Electrical & Instruments (E&I) group with critical instruments troubleshooting on as needed basis
Leads troubleshooting of day-to-day instrumentation and controls technical issues that cannot be resolved by operators or technicians
Assists in specification, configuration, field checkout, procurement, start-up and tuning of control systems
Participates on project teams responsible for scoping, scheduling, and budgeting of instrumentation and controls projects
Work closely with OEM�s on the design and purchase of new equipment and modification to existing control systems platforms
Assist in Maintaining NERC CIP/Cyber Security compliance
Serve as the single point of contact for plant personnel on cyber security issues and communications.
Point of contact for raising plant issues to central security team.
On site security incident management
Demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain good relationships with customers and support personnel.
Exhibit strong leadership skills and be willing to challenge the status quo.
Is this position supporting a government-related project? No
Does this position require driving (excluding commute)? No
Does this position require personal protective equipment (PPE)? Yes
Estimated Start Date: 5/5/2025
Estimated Duration of Job Assignment: 4/30/2027

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D650