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SCADA Controls Technician

United States·OrlandoFull-timemid

Controls TechnicianSkilled Trades & Field Services

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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,

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Controls TechnicianSkilled Trades & Field Services

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 50–70% (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 driver’s license with no major infractions

- Candidate must maintain a valid REAL ID driver’s license or other TSA-approved identification

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

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

As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.

MDR applies to both you and the Company
Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings
Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement

🔗 Review the full agreement here: Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement

What We Offer

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

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

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.

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters.

🔗 View required Right to Work and E-Verify posters here.

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.

🔗 View our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
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We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.

As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow, contribute fully, and deliver meaningful impact.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and not eligible for referral fees.

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