Control Systems Technician
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Execute safe installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic and electromechanical control systems, instrumentation, and associated power systems. Perform loop checks, I/O verification, and functional testing to support system startup, commissioning, and turnover. Conduct PLC and SCADA programming tasks under supervision, including logic development, I/O mapping, alarm configuration, and Operator Interface Terminal application development. Diagnose and resolve routine PLC, instrumentation, and SCADA issues, escalating complex programming or system architecture issues as required. Maintain control panels, programmable controllers, and related I/O equipment, ensuring proper configuration, labeling, and documentation. Coordinate with operators, engineers, and project managers to resolve instrumentation and control issues while preparing technical documentation and service reports. Uphold all CITI safety protocols and OSHA compliance requirements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum five (5) years of combined education and experience in instrumentation, control systems, or industrial maintenance
- Foundational knowledge of PLCs
- Foundational knowledge of SCADA systems
- Foundational knowledge of industrial communications
- Strong commitment to professional development, including pursuit of ISA CCST Level 1 certification
- Familiarity with PLCs
- Familiarity with SCADA systems (Wonderware, or Ignition)
- Familiarity with common fieldbus protocols
- Experience with loop calibration tools (Fluke)
- Experience with multimeters
- Experience with handheld HART communicators
- Working knowledge of industrial control panels
- Working knowledge of motor starters
- Working knowledge of VFDs
- Working knowledge of I/O systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including control drawings, P&IDs, and logic diagrams
- Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with operators, contractors, and engineers
- Must be able to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to climb stairs/ladders as required
- Regular exposure to outdoor and industrial plant environments with varying weather conditions
- Use of PPE is required for safe access to operational areas
- Occasional off-site meetings or training may be required
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, Industrial Automation, or related technical field preferred
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