SCADA Controls Technician
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About the role
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 V–15 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
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