Control Specialist - Defense - Pascagoula, MS

Fairbanks Morse Defense, 3719 Industrial Road, Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States of America

Posted Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM

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Controls Specialist – Pascagoula, MS

Fairbanks Morse Defense is currently offering:

• $5,000 sign‑on bonus for all newly hired Controls Specialists
• $5,000 retention bonus after completing 12 months of full‑time employment

Summary

The Controls Specialist (CS) is responsible for installation, commissioning, scheduled, and emergency service on products serviced by Fairbanks Morse Defense, commensurate with appropriate certification.

• Must establish and maintain excellent rapport with customers, co‑workers, and sales representatives.
• Maintain continuous communication with Regional Offices and direct manager.
• Must be able to obtain basic safety clearance .
• Position schedule: Monday–Friday, no nights or weekends.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Role

• Conduct installation, testing, and troubleshooting of control systems on FMD engine lines
• Use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Diagnose problems and develop solutions for qualified engines
• Work independently on qualified engines
• Occasionally assigned to shop duties (machining, part inspections, assembly, testing, warehouse work)

Technical

• Stay current on Engineering Change Orders, Field Service Change Notices, Service Information Letters
• Document work in Service Reports and write Condition Found Reports

Safety

• Operate safely according to published safety guidelines
• Wear appropriate PPE per company policies
• Report all work‑related accidents or injuries immediately
• Complete annual safety training as scheduled

Administration

• Provide accurate and timely reporting (timecards, expenses, mileage, project closures)
• Obtain and maintain certification based on internal Service Progression Requirements
• Provide estimated time of arrival to customers when applicable
• Maintain company property (vehicle, credit cards, PPE, test equipment, laptop)

Customer Satisfaction

• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Complete and provide maintenance documentation upon assignment completion
• Strive for “first time fix” on all assignments

Performance

• Maximize productivity by combining service opportunities
• Complete work efficiently and on schedule
• Follow company dress code and safety regulations
• Adhere to escalation processes and procedures
• Communicate effectively at all levels within the organization
• Serve as a role model and lead by example
• Conduct yourself with professionalism and high‑quality service delivery
• Manage stressful customer situations with diplomacy
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Prior FMD Associate Controls Specialist experience preferred
• One of the following required:
• Associate Degree in Automotive, Diesel, or Power Generation Technology + 4 years’ experience in related field (2 years in electrical/motion controls), or
• 4 years’ experience in related field (3 years in electrical/motion controls)

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of four‑stroke engine operating theory (strongly preferred)
• Understanding of electrical systems and associated hazards (required)
• Basic understanding of gas compression and related hazards…