Onsite Controls Technician: PLC & SCADA Specialist

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

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.