Controls Technician 1, Montgomery, AL

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Montgomery, ALABAMA, United States
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Controls Technician 1
Date Posted 1/14/2026
Location Montgomery, AL
Job Type Contract Full-Time

Job Description Immediate W2 contract position available in Montgomery, AL.Estimated Duration:12 monthsJob Description / Desired Qualifications:

  • 0 – 3 years of related experience.
  • 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

If you already have a resume on file with The E Group and would like to be considered for this position, simply email your note of interest to The E Group at allison@goegroup.com.Why Choose The E Group? We are an award winning firm recognized for having an outstanding reputation with our clients and employees. All contractors are eligible for full group health and dental benefits, 401K with matching, and various insurances. Generous living expenses are given to help those who relocate or have duplicate housing.For immediate consideration simply attach your resume to this posting or email your resume to allison@goegroup.com. All applicants will receive feedback once position closes.APPLY

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