Controls Technician

Title:

Controls Technician (P&C Tech)

Job Description:

Technicians are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing protection and control systems. These systems are used to monitor protection systems in power substations. Technicians must have a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles as well as computer skills. They use this knowledge to install, repair, and maintain protection and control systems that may include microprocessor relays, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensors, pumps, motors, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot protection and control relaying and associated devices
• Perform calibration of various types of protection and control relays and devices
• Assist in creating and maintaining protection and control documentation
• Assist assigned project lead with field assignments
• Install, program, and maintain protection and control relays and devices
• Participate in process hazard analyses
• Maintain knowledge of current industry trends and practices

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent Associate's degree in electrical engineering
• Industrial maintenance, or related field, preferred 0-3 years experience in a controls technician or similar role
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs
• Experience with AC and DC systems
• Successful candidate must live within a reasonable commute to the assigned APC office location.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.