Controls Technician 1

Job Description

Job Description

Controls Technician 1 - Hueytown, AL. 35023
Duration: 1 year (could be extended)

Job Description

0 - 3 years of related experience.

Engineers are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing protection and control systems. These systems are used to monitor protection systems in power substations. Engineers 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

Computer skills

• Basic AC & DC electrical system understanding and troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with electrical industry / equipment
• Ability to read/ interpret electrical blueprint/schematic drawings
• Good communication skills
• Must wear EH footwear and 100% cotton clothing at all times while working in substation environment.

Company Description

At Genesis, we love people. Our mission is to be a blessing in all we do while putting people to work. We specialize in partnering with candidates and clients to bring the right people together to accomplish great things.

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At Genesis, we love people. Our mission is to be a blessing in all we do while putting people to work. We specialize in partnering with candidates and clients to bring the right people together to accomplish great things.\r\n\r\nGenesis Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.\r\n\r\nBy applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Genesis Staffing and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at