PLC & Industrial Controls Technician

Company: ALAANT
Location: Albany
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Alaant Workforce Solutions is hiring a PLC & Industrial Controls Technician for an exciting full-time, direct-hire opportunity! If you are an expert in troubleshooting, programming, and repairing PLCs and industrial control systems, this role is perfect for you. This position offers flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to work on diverse machinery and control panels across various industries.

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Why You'll Love This Role: Full autonomy - Dispatched from home daily, you control your schedule.
Salary: $80,000-$100,000, based on experience.
Top-tier benefits: Company vehicle provided.
Outstanding health insurance with low out-of-pocket costs and minimal payroll contributions.
Opportunities for career growth in a dynamic and innovative work environment.



Key Responsibilities: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair industrial PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and control components.
Modify, reprogram, and optimize PLCs to enhance system performance.
Break/fix services for control systems, with some preventative maintenance tasks.
Commission and start up industrial control systems, instrumentation, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Perform control system upgrades and modifications as required.
Interpret and evaluate electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
Work directly with clients to build trust, communicate effectively, and ensure satisfaction.
Maintain detailed service reports, work orders, and client approvals.
Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols while servicing equipment.

What You Need to Succeed: Extensive hands-on experience programming, troubleshooting, and fixing PLCs and industrial control systems.
Strong knowledge of industrial automation, control panels, and variable frequency drives.
Ability to evaluate and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
Self-directed with excellent organizational skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or other leading PLC brands.
Hands-on experience with HMI and SCADA systems.

Interested? Let's Talk!
Miriam Dushane, Managing Partner (she/her)
Miriam.dushane@alaant.com
518-689-3138 (text or call)
Why Choose Alaant?
At Alaant Workforce Solutions, we never post a job that isn't a real, verified opportunity. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity policies and actively recruit accordingly.
This is an immediate hire opportunity with a streamlined interview process (virtual + onsite).
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