Controls Technician

TechniPower, Inc.; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TechniPower, Inc. in Winder, GA is seeking a hands-on Controls Technician to lead industrial control projects from scope to startup. You will program PLCs, develop SCADA/HMI, design panels, commission systems, and troubleshoot on site.

You will work with municipal water and wastewater utilities, supporting treatment plants and remote sites. Expect 60% travel in Northeast Georgia, potential overnight stays, and occasional on-call emergencies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in industrial controls, SCADA, or automation.
• Experience programming Allen-Bradley PLCs from scratch.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA applications such as VTScada, Wonderware/AVEVA, FactoryTalk View, Ignition, or similar.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and P&IDs; AutoCAD Electrical is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Take industrial controls projects from scope through startup, focusing on PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, control panels, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.
• Work directly with municipal water and wastewater utilities, supporting treatment plants, pump stations, and remote sites.
• Hands-on role with controls engineers and utility staff, troubleshooting issues in the field and owning projects from design through implementation.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI development

Electrical schematics reading

Instrumentation (4-20 mA)

Education

Electrical engineering/related field degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

We have a client in Winder, GA that has an opportunity for a Controls Technician. If you or any of your colleagues are interested in discussing this role, You will take industrial controls projects from scope through startup, focusing on PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, control panels, commissioning, and field troubleshooting. You will work directly with municipal water and wastewater utilities, supporting treatment plants, pump stations, and remote sites. This is a hands‑on role where you will work closely with controls engineers and utility staff, troubleshoot issues in the field, and take ownership of projects from design through implementation. This is a Direct Hire position required to be fully Onsite. 60% in-state travel throughout Northeast Georgia is required (2-3 days/week). Occasional on-call hours to support customer emergencies are needed; fully paid. Qualifications:

3+ years of hands‑on experience in industrial controls, SCADA, or automation Experience programming Allen‑Bradley PLCs from scratch required Experience with HMI/SCADA applications such as VT Scada, Wonderware/AVEVA, FactoryTalk View, Ignition, or similar required Ability to read and create electrical schematics and P&IDs; experience with AutoCAD Electrical is a plus! Working knowledge of process instrumentation, including level, flow, pressure, analytical, 4-20 mA, and discrete I/O Ok with 60%-day travel throughout Northeast GA to client sites (potentially overnight 1 day/month) Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle (mileage reimbursed) Pluses: Municipal water/wastewater experience VTScada development experience Experience with Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, VPNs, managed switches, or cellular communications Control panel design, fabrication, or UL 508A experience Degree or technical diploma in electrical engineering, engineering technology, instrumentation, or a related field #VIS