Senior Control Technician: PLC/SCADA & 480V Expert

M.C. Dean; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,348 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean in Richmond, VA is seeking a Control Technician 3 to perform trouble shooting, wiring, calibration of control panels, and PLC terminations on complex electrical systems up to 480V.

This on-site role requires hands-on experience with motor control centers, star-delta starters, and precise adherence to safety standards. Responsibilities include following work orders, training junior staff, and ensuring work meets schedule and quality goals.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED with 5 years of experience in a job shop environment and a minimum of 1 year of electrical experience.
• Experience with serial (Modbus) and Ethernet communications.
• Ability to use basic Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
• Experience with PLCs.
• Experience with SCADA.
• Experience configuring Network Switches.

Responsibilities

• Following verbal instructions and reading instructions such as work orders, diagrams, and wire lists to determine materials needed and sequence of assembly.
• Providing on-the-job training for new employees.
• Understanding and following Company procedures for ordering, storing, receiving, and returning materials and tools.
• Ensuring work is completed as per schedule and quality goals are achieved.

Skills

PLC experience

Modbus

Ethernet communications

MS Word & Excel

Electrical blueprints reading

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

SCADA

Network switches

Electrical diagrams

Job description

M.C. Dean in Richmond, VA is seeking a Control Technician 3 to perform trouble shooting, wiring, calibration of control panels, and PLC terminations on complex electrical systems up to 480V.

This on-site role requires hands-on experience with motor control centers, star-delta starters, and precise adherence to safety standards. Responsibilities include following work orders, training junior staff, and ensuring work meets schedule and quality goals.