SCADA Controls Technician
Woodard & CurranOrlando, FL
Full Time
Posted June 9, 2026
$28 - $45/hr
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Job Description
Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
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 (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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