Industrial Controls Technician - PLC & SCADA Expert

HireNow Staffing; Grand Bay (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned Controls Technician to join one of our client partners in Grand Bay, Alabama. This role focuses on designing, installing, commissioning, and maintaining industrial automation systems to ensure reliability, efficiency, and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in industrial controls, PLC/SCADA experience, strong electrical troubleshooting, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Controls Technician experience in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Experience programming and supporting PLC control systems.
• Experience with SCADA systems.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Onsite work in Grand Bay, Alabama.
• U.S.-based applicants only; authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and program industrial control systems.
• Install, commission, test, and troubleshoot automation equipment.
• Program, modify, and maintain PLC and SCADA systems.
• Diagnose electrical and control system issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance and optimize systems.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and wiring diagrams.
• Provide technical support to operations, maintenance, and production teams.
• Ensure all automation complies with safety standards and procedures.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, control system improvements, and process optimization.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and project documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Read electrical schematics

Strong communication

Onsite work

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned Controls Technician to join one of our client partners in Grand Bay, Alabama. This role focuses on designing, installing, commissioning, and maintaining industrial automation systems to ensure reliability, efficiency, and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in industrial controls, PLC/SCADA experience, strong electrical troubleshooting, and the ability to read schematics.