Controls Technician - West Coast

SCS Engineers is looking for a Controls Technician who will be working under the direction of an SCS RMC (Remote Monitoring Control) Controls Specialist, Project Manager, Regional Manager, or Business Manager to implement technology solutions for clients. RMC is a growing division for SCS, and this is an exciting time to join this team! This position can be hybrid or remote, but we prefer you to be based in CA or surrounding states. This position will involve 50% travel.

Implement technology solutions for our clients, many times in the field (typically landfill environment). These technology solutions include but are not limited to:

SCADA systems
• Control systems
• Provide thorough documentation of your work.
• Coordinate field conditions with your work. Ability to travel up to 90%.
• Complete field activities, many times working by yourself.
• Control systems and SCADA systems
• Installation and startup work typically including: Cabinet Installation, Conduit and wiring installation, Radio system Installation, PLC, HMI, and radio programming, System startup and commissioning.
• Troubleshooting field components such as: Flares, Compressors, Pump Systems.
• Control systems
• Installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting control panels, sensors, conduit, and wiring in the field (preferably outdoor locations)
• Ethernet networking and radios
• PLC and HMI programming, preferably:
• Automation Direct Productivity and DL series PLCs
• Automation Direct Cmore HMIs
• Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs
• Control system troubleshooting
• Reading and creating control system drawings
• Electrical installations
• Installing conduit and necessary hardware in compliance with the NEC code.
• Threading, bending, and installing rigid and IMC conduit.
• Pulling wire and installing medium and low voltage transformers.
• Wiring equipment to OEM specs such as flares, blowers, pumps, compressors, control panels, sensors, etc.
• Knowledge of working in a Class 1 Div. 1 environment and necessary safety precautions.
• Mechanical installations
• Proper leveling, anchoring, and installation according to OEM specs.
• Shaft alignment procedures (experience using a laser system for shaft alignment a plus)
• Threading and installing multiple types of piping - HDPE welding experience a plus.
• Bending and flaring tubing.
• SCADA systems
• Inductive Automation's Ignition software
• Ethernet networking and radios
• Industrial automation communication protocols:
• EtherNet/IP
• Modbus TCP/IP
• SCADA system troubleshooting
• Python programming
• Database scripting and setup
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook skills required.
• Ability to comprehend and implement detailed project specifications, adapt to various technologies, and simultaneously work on multiple projects.
• Ability to travel during the work week. This is a weekly travel job -- generally home on weekends.

• Experience in controls systems preferred.
• Experience reading mechanical and electrical drawings required.
• Related experience, including working on landfills preferred.
• Must meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), walking inspection of improved and unimproved property, lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (up to 25 lbs. unassisted), carrying and climbing ladders, operating electric tools (drills, saws, etc.), using hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.) and providing services under varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required.