Controls SME

Applied Digital Corporation • Alexandria, LA

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About The Position

Applied Digital is seeking a Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME)
to join our growing organization. This role will play a key part in supporting initiatives such as supporting commissioning of new buildings, team training, and operations team support. The Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) will need to have technical expertise in controls systems, hardware diagnostics, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure operational excellence and system integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in control system programming and commissioning.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Expertise in control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the data center industry.
• Hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Hands-on experience with Direct Digital Control (DDC).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex issues in electronic and digital controls systems.
• Maintain and repair control system hardware, including controllers, sensors, relays, actuators, and integrated mechanical/electrical components.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify efficiency opportunities and implement system optimization strategies.
• Review operating equipment data for efficiency improvements while making adjustments accordingly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage controls vendors to support site operations, component upgrades, and configurations.
• Communicate any controls issues or process improvements with site management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level