SCADA Controls Technician at Woodard & Curran

Woodard & Curran

Groveland, FL·2w ago

Mid LevelFull-timeRESTAPIAI

Salary Range

$28 - $38 /hour

About the Role

We are seeking a PLC SCADA Technician to support, maintain, and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems. This hands-on field service role focuses on keeping water and wastewater treatment systems running reliably through troubleshooting, maintenance, and emergency response.

Key Responsibilities

→Rapidly troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and plant-floor networks in live production environments
→Diagnose and repair motor controls including VFDs, soft starters, and reduced-voltage starters
→Maintain and troubleshoot radio telemetry systems and cellular modems
→Perform loop checks, sensor calibration, transmitter replacement, and control panel wiring modifications
→Execute field upgrades, I/O expansions, and minor PLC logic or HMI screen changes while minimizing plant downtime
→Remotely monitor assets across multiple facilities and schedule or perform corrective actions
→Conduct preventive maintenance, system backups, and firmware/security updates on field devices
→Thoroughly document all work including service tickets, root-cause analysis reports, and system changes
→Respond to emergency situations and provide 24/7 on-call support when required

Requirements

✓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 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
✓Must be physically able to lift and carry 40 lbs repeatedly
✓Comfortable working from heights and in confined spaces
✓Able to safely work on live control panels while wearing proper arc flash PPE
✓Must maintain a valid driver’s license with no major infractions
✓Must maintain a valid REAL ID driver’s license or other TSA-approved identification