Controls Technician – PLCs (AB/Siemens) | 50% Travel

Ground-Water-Treatment-; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ground/Water Treatment & Technology, LLC is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician for our Colonial Heights, VA operation. The role focuses on maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades of industrial wastewater equipment control systems, with close collaboration across mechanical and maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate has 5 years of experience, ISA CCST certification, and proven skills in PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), drives and motor controllers.

Qualifications

• Instrumentation & control technician with 5+ years preferred.
• ISA CCST certification is preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, drives, and control electronics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic controls on existing equipment.
• Modify PLCs, drives, and control electronics as needed.
• Evaluate and upgrade networked control systems.
• Support design, specification, and commissioning of systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC ladder logic

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Motor Controllers/VFDs

Communication skills

Project prioritization

Self-starter

Education

ISA CCST Certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley software

Siemens software

Job description

Ground/Water Treatment & Technology, LLC is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician for our Colonial Heights, VA operation. The role focuses on maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades of industrial wastewater equipment control systems, with close collaboration across mechanical and maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate has 5 years of experience, ISA CCST certification, and proven skills in PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), drives and motor controllers.