Advanced Controls Technician — PLC/SCADA (Level II)

Socket.dev; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Greenville, SC is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain, install and support industrial automation systems. This on-site role (4 days/week, 6:00am–4:30pm) bridges maintenance and engineering, with hands-on PLC/HMI/SCADA work and system documentation.

The candidate will diagnose electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, develop PLC/HMI applications, and assist with commissioning of new equipment. Strong teamwork and communication are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in applied sciences or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years hands-on electrical experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and troubleshooting.
• 3+ years pneumatics, electrical, electronic, hydraulics systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, software, pneumatic, and mechanical issues including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA.
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI applications, interfaces, and embedded controls.
• Perform system checks and calibrations to ensure equipment operates at peak performance.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, mechanical layouts, pneumatic diagrams, P&ID’s, and BOMs for new and modified equipment.
• Assist with installation, testing, and commissioning of new controls and automated equipment.
• Assist the maintenance department in troubleshooting and resolving electrical and control issues.
• Assist other controls, engineering and maintenance team members to define and implement the controls portion of projects.
• Participate in root cause analysis for recurring failures to enhance system performance.
• Technical support and training to maintenance and operation teams on control systems, new equipment, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with external vendors and suppliers to ensure project requirements are met.
• Develop, modify, and document PLC, HMI, and SCADA to improve system reliability, functionality, and performance.
• Participate in the setup and commissioning of new processes and upgrades.
• Ensure the safety of control systems, including design, installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Identify and install instrumentation that will contribute to overall process control systems.

Skills

Electrical experience

Allen-Bradley PLC

Troubleshooting

HMI/SCADA knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in applied sciences or equivalent experience

Tools

SCADA

HMI

Job description

Trane Technologies in Greenville, SC is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain, install and support industrial automation systems. This on-site role (4 days/week, 6:00am–4:30pm) bridges maintenance and engineering, with hands-on PLC/HMI/SCADA work and system documentation.

The candidate will diagnose electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, develop PLC/HMI applications, and assist with commissioning of new equipment. Strong teamwork and communication are required.