Senior PLC Application Engineer - Greenville SC

Overview

Develop and support PLC control systems for water/wastewater projects, leading teams.

Key Responsibilities

• plc programming
• scada monitoring
• system integration
• field support
• project documentation
• team leadership

Tasks

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. Senior applications engineers must be able to work independently and lead small teams of engineers to deliver complete quality solutions. -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. -Interfaces the company’s supplied equipment to third-party vendor systems via industrial communication protocols, when applicable. -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. -Provide leadership and guidance for less experienced engineers as appropriate. -Produces timely, accurate project documentation such as timesheets, trip reports, etc. -Develop Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) application programs based on the contract documents and System Control Narrative using the PLC manufacturer’s Programming Software. -Provides training to operators, supervisors, and administrative personnel. -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 the System Control Narrative on projects. -Generates and gathers all required final project documentation. -Provides technical assistance to Customers. -Receives project requirements and direction through meetings with the Project Manager and review of the contract documents. -Follows established Best Practices and Development Standards and Procedures. -Lead or participate in project teams as assigned. -Participates in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), when required. -Installs all developed application software and required vendor software and verifies their proper execution.

Requirements

• 7 years
• plc programming
• allen-bradley
• scada integration
• communication
• travel

What You Bring

Minimum 7 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). Must have experience with connecting PLCs to SCADA systems such as Ignition, AVEVA, VTScada, and iFix and troubleshooting such connections. Good communications skills and the ability to work well with other are essential. 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. The job is performed both indoors at the office and at the jobsite. 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, including some overnight travel, is required on a regular basis to start up, test, and demonstrate the company’s supplied SCADA monitoring and control systems.

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About Inframark

-It operates operations & maintenance, engineering, automation & intelligence, utility district support, and community management services. -Typical projects include managing water and wastewater systems, utility district operations, GIS integrations, and community association services. -Recent growth accelerated through acquisitions like ESG Engineering, Mehall Contracting, Systems East and RCP Community Management. -The firm stands out by combining advanced digital analytics with boots-on-the-ground services to deliver tailored solutions. -It serves a diverse client base spanning municipal, industrial, and commercial sectors in North America.

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