Controls SME, Principal

St. Francisville, LA

Full Time

Posted October 1, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 2, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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ABOUT THE ROLE The Controls SME is Managed Services' controls and automation expert, embedded in a data center build.

7+ years of controls experience in programming, start-up, and commissioning of complex systems such as central plants, air handling units, and evaporative cooling and humidification systems. A bachelor's degree or trade certification in a related field plus 3+ years of controls industry experience will be considered in lieu.
Experience in critical environments, with a working knowledge of critical facility operations and procedure-based work.
Theoretical and practical understanding of control equipment and systems: design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and construction.
Working knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems found in critical facilities.
Sequence-of-operations fluency: you can read one critically, catch the gaps and failure modes, and test whether it behaves as written.
Experience interpreting blueprints, CAD drawings, and controls diagrams.
Turnover documentation rigor, especially programming backups, configuration files, and version control.
Comfortable embedded with a construction team while holding the operations line, and effective in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.
Data center experience.
PLC programming experience
IT or networking certification
Equipment field service engineering or manufacturer representative experience.
Demonstrated use of AI tools to improve workflows with measurable results, such as efficiency gains or quality improvements.