SCADA Controls Technician

Woodard & Curran

Job Location:

Orlando, FL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 28 - 45

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering science and operations firm dedicated to clean water a safe environment healthy communities and happy people. We foster an inclusive collaborative culture that supports professional growth flexibility and meaningful work empowering our employees to make a lasting 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 - $45 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.

Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran.

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Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility: Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process please contact Beth Sweitzer.

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