Control Specialist Jobs

A Control Specialist in the utilities industry is responsible for monitoring and controlling utility systems, such as power or water distribution, to ensure efficient and safe operations. They are tasked with managing system operations, coordinating equipment maintenance, troubleshooting system problems, and developing strategies to improve system performance. They also play a crucial role in emergency situations, where they must quickly analyze and respond to system failures to minimize the impact on utility services. They need to have an excellent understanding of utility systems and operations, as well as regulatory standards and safety protocols associated with the industry.

A Control Specialist should have strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Good communication skills are also essential, as they need to effectively work with other team members and communicate system status and issues. They should also be highly detail-oriented and able to work under pressure. Relevant certifications include Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified Utility Professional (CUP). Additionally, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a similar field, is often required. Prior to becoming a Control Specialist, an individual might have roles such as Utility Engineer, System Operator, or Maintenance Technician where they gain the necessary knowledge and experience in the operations and maintenance of utility systems.

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Control Systems Technician I

  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • Lake Mary, FL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lake Mary, FL
  • 21 hours ago

Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future....

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Production Control Specialist

  • Enerflex
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Department: Fabrication Planning & Production Control Referral Bonus: $500.00 USD Summary We are seeking a tech-savvy, systems-oriented Production Control Specialist to help modernize and streamline...

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Document Control Specialist - Kiewit Power Constructors

  • Kiewit
  • Fort Lupton, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Lupton, CO
  • 1 day ago

District Overview Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force....

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Field Quality Control Specialist

  • Global IID Parent
  • Grapevine, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Grapevine, TX
  • 2 days ago

Experience in operations, field services, quality control, customer service, compliance, incident review, claims review, or a related business function required....

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Control Systems Operator III

  • Skookum Educational Programs
  • Poulsbo, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Poulsbo, WA
  • 2 days ago

Control Systems Operator III Skookum Educational Programs - Poulsbo, WA Posted: 5/31/2026 - Expires: 8/29/2026 Job ID: 293453135 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job...

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HVAC Building Automation Control Systems Specialist

  • Adult Correction
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Operations Job Classification Title Electronics Technician III (NS) Position Number 60062811 Grade NC13 About Us The NC Department of Adult Correction is one...

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Inventory Control Specialist I

  • Polk County, FL
  • Winter Haven, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Winter Haven, FL
  • 3 days ago

UTILITIES DIVISION - INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST I PG 11 - NON EXEMPT $20.30HR -$29.44HR....

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HVAC Building Automation Control Systems Specialist

  • State of North Carolina
  • NC
  • 3 days ago
  • NC
  • 3 days ago

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Operations Job Classification Title Electronics Technician III (NS) Position Number 60062811 Grade NC13 About Us The NC Department of Adult Correction is one...

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IT/OT Control Systems Analyst

  • COLSA Corporation
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking an IT/OT Control Systems Analyst to support the identification, assessment, and analysis of critical infrastructure, operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS),...

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Foundry Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist - 3rd Shift

  • A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.
  • Dickeyville, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Dickeyville, WI
  • 4 days ago

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a leading manufacturer of water works brass, plumbing valves, water systems, natural gas valves and meter bars. The company was founded in 1856 and is committed to taking...

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Control Systems Technician

  • Vertech
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 4 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 4 days ago

If that sounds like a good fit, help us bring the next generation of automation solutions to nearly every industry, including manufacturing, food and beverage, renewable energy, water and wastewater...

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Document Control Specialist - SharePoint Support

  • On.Energy
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support, ON.energy provides a new class of...

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Production Control & Systems Specialist

  • Jong Won Park
  • Phenix City, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Phenix City, AL
  • 5 days ago

Responsible for production planning, material coordination, and SAP/MES system management to ensure stable manufacturing operations across automotive production programs. Key Responsibilities...

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Utility Systems Specialist - Rotational - UIC Municipal Services

  • UIC Alaska
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 5 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 5 days ago

Candidates must keep daily water and wastewater logs and prepare and send wastewater samples on a timely basis for monthly discharge monitoring reports....

Remote

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Salary for Control Specialist Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Control Specialists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.2%
Associate's Degree
17.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.8%
High School or GED
14.9%
Master's Degree
14.2%
Doctorate Degree
3.1%
Some College
1.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Control Specialists
4-6 years
48.4%
2-4 years
26.5%
8-10 years
13.2%
6-8 years
10.8%
1-2 years
1.1%


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