PLC Applications Engineer (Siemens Certified) - Inframark, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
About the Job
Job Description
We're Hiring! Lookig for a PLC Applications Engineer. This incumbent must be a Siemens Certified Programmer in the TIA Portal, Step 7 or have a WinCC certification to be considered for this role.
This position is remote. We offer Flexible paid time off as needed, with the understanding that work requirements are being met and it does not impact the workload of others that depend on you.
Application Engineers with PLC expertise develop PLC application monitoring and control software, perform factory and field testing, startup, customer training, and PLC related service work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Receives project requirements and direction through meetings with the Project Manager and review of the contract documents.
+ Keeps PMs informed of the status of tasks and projects milestones. Maintains awareness of project budgets and keeps the PM aware of issues that would adversely affect the budget.
+ Produces timely, accurate project documentation such as timesheets, trip reports, etc.
+ Follows established Best Practices and Development Standards and Procedures.
+ Produces the System Control Narrative on projects.
+ Develop Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) application programs based on the contract documents and System Control Narrative using the PLC manufacturer’s Programming Software.
+ Installs all developed application software and required vendor software and verifies their proper execution.
+ Interfaces the company’s supplied equipment to third-party vendor systems via industrial communication protocols, when applicable.
+ Participates in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), when required.
+ Demonstrates overall system functionality to the Owner/Engineer/Contractor including hardware and network operation, SCADA monitoring and control, displaying data, alarming, and historical data collection for report generation.
+ Provides training to operators, supervisors, and administrative personnel.
+ Generates and gathers all required final project documentation.
+ Provides technical assistance to Customers.
+ Provides reactive and responsive support to field service technicians to assist in troubleshooting and repair of PLC related issues at customer sites or by remote support as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an Engineering field.
Minimum 2 years' experience in PLC programming, preferably in the Water & Wastewater industry. PLC Application Engineers must have knowledge and experience with PLC hardware and programming software (Allen-Bradley and/or Schneider and/or Siemens and/or Emerson). Good communications skills and the ability to work well with other are essential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers is crucial. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods in front of a computer monitor is common. Hearing within normal ranges is necessary for communication with the Project Team and customers. Adequate vision is needed for using a computer monitor. Lifting of computer servers, workstations, and peripherals is expected. Good manual dexterity for setting up computer equipment and attaching associated cables.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The job is performed both indoors at the home office and at the job-site. Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer monitor. This job includes the potential of working irregular hours with on-call availability to troubleshoot project startup and warranty problems.
TRAVEL
Travel is required on a regular basis to start up, test, and demonstrate the company’s supplied SCADA monitoring and control systems.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Requirements
_Internal employees, please apply via Sharepoint:_ Click Here (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ulEKN6BrH0C-S-h2glHJ1tPeH_hqqyZEj16AqZpE8ApUNUFZNUlBN1M1S1RLVDVCVTRMTUNWUzFLWS4u)
_Contact the recruiter above if you need assistance._
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
We're Hiring! Lookig for a PLC Applications Engineer. This incumbent must be a Siemens Certified Programmer in the TIA Portal, Step 7 or have a WinCC certification to be considered for this role.
This position is remote. We offer Flexible paid time off as needed, with the understanding that work requirements are being met and it does not impact the workload of others that depend on you.
Application Engineers with PLC expertise develop PLC application monitoring and control software, perform factory and field testing, startup, customer training, and PLC related service work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Receives project requirements and direction through meetings with the Project Manager and review of the contract documents.
+ Keeps PMs informed of the status of tasks and projects milestones. Maintains awareness of project budgets and keeps the PM aware of issues that would adversely affect the budget.
+ Produces timely, accurate project documentation such as timesheets, trip reports, etc.
+ Follows established Best Practices and Development Standards and Procedures.
+ Produces the System Control Narrative on projects.
+ Develop Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) application programs based on the contract documents and System Control Narrative using the PLC manufacturer’s Programming Software.
+ Installs all developed application software and required vendor software and verifies their proper execution.
+ Interfaces the company’s supplied equipment to third-party vendor systems via industrial communication protocols, when applicable.
+ Participates in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), when required.
+ Demonstrates overall system functionality to the Owner/Engineer/Contractor including hardware and network operation, SCADA monitoring and control, displaying data, alarming, and historical data collection for report generation.
+ Provides training to operators, supervisors, and administrative personnel.
+ Generates and gathers all required final project documentation.
+ Provides technical assistance to Customers.
+ Provides reactive and responsive support to field service technicians to assist in troubleshooting and repair of PLC related issues at customer sites or by remote support as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an Engineering field.
Minimum 2 years' experience in PLC programming, preferably in the Water & Wastewater industry. PLC Application Engineers must have knowledge and experience with PLC hardware and programming software (Allen-Bradley and/or Schneider and/or Siemens and/or Emerson). Good communications skills and the ability to work well with other are essential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers is crucial. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods in front of a computer monitor is common. Hearing within normal ranges is necessary for communication with the Project Team and customers. Adequate vision is needed for using a computer monitor. Lifting of computer servers, workstations, and peripherals is expected. Good manual dexterity for setting up computer equipment and attaching associated cables.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The job is performed both indoors at the home office and at the job-site. Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer monitor. This job includes the potential of working irregular hours with on-call availability to troubleshoot project startup and warranty problems.
TRAVEL
Travel is required on a regular basis to start up, test, and demonstrate the company’s supplied SCADA monitoring and control systems.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Requirements
_Internal employees, please apply via Sharepoint:_ Click Here (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ulEKN6BrH0C-S-h2glHJ1tPeH_hqqyZEj16AqZpE8ApUNUFZNUlBN1M1S1RLVDVCVTRMTUNWUzFLWS4u)
_Contact the recruiter above if you need assistance._
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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