SCADA Controls Technician

Job Description

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

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

$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 employee’s 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 candidate’s 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.

Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)

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.

What this means:

• 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

If you are offered a position with Woodard & Curran, you will be asked to review and sign the MDR as part of your offer packet.

🔗 Review the full agreement here: Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

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

Time away from work:

• 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

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

• 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.

Workplace Information

E-Verify Participation

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.

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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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Inclusion & Belonging

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.

Recruitment Agency Policy

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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