SCADA Controls Technician

Groveland, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 28 - 38

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water a safe environment healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people offering opportunities for professional growth ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients communities and the planet.

The PLC SCADA Technician is responsible for supporting maintaining and repairing industrial electrical and electronic control systems. This role involves working independently and collaboratively with Maintenance Technicians Production Engineers Operators/Supervisors and Contractors. The technician will operate under general supervision and must possess strong electrical and PLC troubleshooting skills.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However we are not able to sponsor visas for this job opening.

Who are we looking for:

We are seeking a hands-on customer-facing Field Service Technician with strong field instrumentation radio telemetry OIT/HMI PLC troubleshooting and motor control experience. This is a true service and support role focused on keeping existing water and wastewater treatment systems running reliably.

Offering Flexible Remote/Hybrid Work/Onsite Schedule: Hybrid work schedule (consisting of office remote and onsite pending project needs)

Travel & Physical Requirements

This position involves regular travel to client facilities (typically within driving distance) for on-site troubleshooting preventive maintenance system upgrades emergency response and scheduled service visits. Regional travel up to 5070% (mostly day trips) with occasional overnight stays required depending on call-out needs and multi-day service work.

- Must be physically able to lift and carry 40 lbs repeatedly

- Comfortable working from heights (ladders scissor lifts platforms) and in confined spaces

- Able to safely work on live control panels while wearing proper arc flash PPE and following NFPA 70E protocols

- Candidate must maintain a valid drivers license with no major infractions

- Candidate must maintain a valid REAL ID drivers license or other TSA-approved identification

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:

Rapidly troubleshoot and repair PLCs (primarily Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix) OITs/HMIs (PanelView FactoryTalk View ME/SE Red Lion etc.) instrumentation and plant-floor networks in live production environments
Diagnose and repair motor controls including VFDs (ABB Danfoss Yaskawa Siemens etc.) soft starters across-the-line starters and reduced-voltage starters
Maintain and troubleshoot radio telemetry systems (NextGen Viper SCADA radios MDS Data-Linc licensed/unlicensed spread-spectrum cellular modems)
Perform loop checks sensor calibration transmitter replacement valve/actuator repairs and control panel wiring modifications
Execute field upgrades I/O expansions radio path studies antenna replacements and minor PLC logic or HMI screen changes while minimizing plant downtime
Remotely monitor assets across multiple facilities spot performance issues and schedule or perform corrective actions
Conduct preventive maintenance system backups basic disaster-recovery tests and firmware/security updates on field devices
Thoroughly document all work including service tickets root-cause analysis reports as-built drawings infrastructure inventories and system changes
Respond to emergency situations provide 24/7 on-call support (rotational) and participate in rapid-response fieldwork when required

What you will need to succeed:

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of hands-on field experience with PLCs and VFDs in industrial or municipal environments
Proficiency with Rockwell PowerFlex Danfoss ABB and similar variable frequency drives
Experience with Ethernet/IP managed/unmanaged switches and basic network troubleshooting
Skilled in modifying HMIs (PanelView FactoryTalk View ME/SE Red Lion etc.) and tuning PID loops
Strong understanding of industrial power distribution (480 V15 kV medium/low voltage systems)
Ability to read interpret and red-line P&IDs loop sheets and electrical wiring diagrams
Proven experience installing maintaining and troubleshooting electrical components and control systems
Demonstrated knowledge of safety protocols LOTO arc-flash hazard recognition and NFPA 70E compliance
Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English

$28 - $38 an hour

This role has the option for remote work and the anticipated pay range is flexible depending on factors such as the employees primary work location skills experience and education.

The anticipated pay range for this position is provided above; the final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will depend on the candidates experience level and a percentage-based geographic differential considering the location where the candidate will be working. Geographic differentials recognize and reflect the cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually

Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.

Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability

Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related read our entireAffirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement click here. To view the EEOC Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster and supplement click here.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply please contactBeth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization our dedication to fostering growth access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential enabling us to deliver the most innovative sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

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