Distributed Control Systems Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Role: Distributed Controls Systems Technician

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL

Employment Type: 6 month W2 Contract with long-term extensions

Shift: Day Shift

Hours: 60 hours/week

Compensation: $35-$38/hr + 1.5 OT rate

Per Diem available: $125/day but need to be able to be onsite for interview and paid for on own dime

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience building and wiring PLC/control cabinets from scratch
• Strong blueprint/schematic reading skills; able to wire a PLC/control panel directly from drawings
• Experience with PLCs, DAQs, low-voltage instrumentation, sensors, and connectors
• Solid electrical fundamentals, including Ohm’s Law, 4–20mA signals, 1–5V signals, and signal scaling
• Comfortable doing hands-on electrical work , including conduit initially before transitioning into higher-level controls/PLC work
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Responsibilities:

• Build and wire PLC control panels/cabinets from electrical drawings and schematics
• Install and wire PLCs, DAQs, low-voltage instruments, sensors, and connectors
• Perform point-to-point wiring, terminations, and panel assembly
• Read blueprints and schematics to complete electrical and controls installations
• Troubleshoot PLC I/O, instrumentation signals, and electrical issues
• Test and verify 4–20mA, voltage, and other control signals
• Assist with conduit installation and general electrical work as needed, particularly early on
• Transition into more advanced PLC and controls work supporting control systems

\nCompany Description

BlueWave specializes in recruiting high-performing team members for technology, marketing, federal services, and leadership roles. We’re aggressive hunters – but only of talented people – and provide comprehensive staffing support for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding permanent and contract employees.

BlueWave is headquartered in Downtown Orlando, Florida with the flexibility to build teams nationally. With our boutique and personal approach, we get the right people in your company quickly without sacrificing quality.

Company Description

BlueWave specializes in recruiting high-performing team members for technology, marketing, federal services, and leadership roles. We’re aggressive hunters – but only of talented people – and provide comprehensive staffing support for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding permanent and contract employees.\r\n\r\nBlueWave is headquartered in Downtown Orlando, Florida with the flexibility to build teams nationally. With our boutique and personal approach, we get the right people in your company quickly without sacrificing quality.