Woodard & Curran

Water and Environmental

SCADAControlsTechnician

$0–0k Orlando, Florida, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“SCADA Controls Technician at Woodard & Curran. Skills: PLC troubleshooting, VFD troubleshooting, Radio telemetry, HMI modification. Troubleshoot and repair PLCs. Troubleshoot and repair OITs/HMIs”

Industry & Context.

Water and Environmental
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Root-cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Regional travel up to 70%, Occasional overnight stays, Lift and carry 40 lbs, Work from heights, Work in confined spaces, Work on live control panels, Wear arc flash PPE, Follow NFPA 70E, Maintain valid driver's license, Maintain valid REAL ID, 24/7 on-call support

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or equivalent, Minimum 5 years hands-on field experience, Proficiency with Rockwell PowerFlex, Proficiency with Danfoss VFDs, Proficiency with ABB VFDs, Proficiency with similar VFDs, Experience with Ethernet/IP, Experience with managed switches, Experience with unmanaged switches, Basic network troubleshooting, Skilled in modifying HMIs, Skilled in tuning PID loops, Understanding industrial power distribution, Ability to read P&IDs, Ability to read loop sheets, Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams, Proven experience installing electrical components, Proven experience maintaining electrical components, Proven experience troubleshooting electrical components, Proven experience installing control systems, Proven experience maintaining control systems, Proven experience troubleshooting control systems, Demonstrated knowledge of safety protocols, Demonstrated knowledge of LOTO, Demonstrated knowledge of arc-flash hazard recognition, Demonstrated knowledge of NFPA 70E compliance, Valid driver’s license, No major infractions on driver's license, Valid REAL ID driver’s license, TSA-approved identification

Nice to Have

Field instrumentation experience, Radio telemetry experience, OIT/HMI experience, PLC troubleshooting experience, Motor control experience, Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Experience with Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, Experience with PanelView HMIs, Experience with FactoryTalk View ME, Experience with FactoryTalk View SE, Experience with Red Lion HMIs, Experience with Yaskawa VFDs, Experience with Siemens VFDs, Experience with NextGen Viper SCADA radios, Experience with MDS radios, Experience with Data-Linc radios, Experience with licensed spread-spectrum radios, Experience with unlicensed spread-spectrum radios, Experience with cellular modems, Ability to red-line P&IDs, Ability to red-line loop sheets, Ability to red-line electrical wiring diagrams

What You'll Do.

Troubleshoot and repair PLCs

Troubleshoot and repair OITs/HMIs

Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation

Troubleshoot and repair plant-floor networks

Diagnose and repair motor controls

Maintain radio telemetry systems

Perform sensor calibration

Modify control panel wiring

Execute field upgrades

Execute I/O expansions

Execute radio path studies

Make minor PLC logic changes

Make minor HMI screen changes

Minimize plant downtime

Remotely monitor assets

Spot performance issues

Schedule corrective actions

Perform corrective actions

Conduct preventive maintenance

Perform system backups

Conduct disaster-recovery tests

Perform firmware updates

Perform security updates

Respond to emergency situations

Provide 24/7 on-call support

Participate in rapid-response fieldwork

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work independently; Collaborate with technicians; Collaborate with engineers; Collaborate with operators; Collaborate with supervisors; Collaborate with contractors

Full Job Description

## 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

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