Woodard & Curran · 1 month ago
SCADA Controls Technician
Groveland, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$28/hr - $38/hr
5+ years expWoodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water and environmental sustainability. They are seeking a SCADA Controls Technician responsible for supporting, maintaining, and repairing industrial electrical and electronic control systems, while working collaboratively with various teams to ensure reliable operation of water and wastewater treatment systems.
Environmental Consulting
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
Qualification
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
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
Benefits
401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 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.
Company
Woodard & Curran
Woodard & Curran is an integrated science, engineering, and operations firm that provides water and environmental services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.14M2021-09-24Series Unknown· $7.14M
Leadership Team
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Alyson Watson
Chief Executive Officer
Frank Cavaleri
Vice President
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