PLC Applications Engineer

Inframark - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Raleigh, NC

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Inframark is seeking a PLC Applications Engineer to develop PLC application monitoring and control software, conduct factory and field testing, and provide customer training and service support. The role involves collaborating with project managers, maintaining project documentation, and ensuring the successful implementation of PLC systems in water and wastewater operations.

Responsibilities

• Receive project requirements and direction through meetings with the Project Manager and review of contract documents.
• Keep Project Managers informed of the status of tasks and project milestones, maintaining awareness of project budgets.
• Produce timely and accurate project documentation such as timesheets and trip reports.
• Follow established Best Practices and Development Standards and Procedures.
• Produce the System Control Narrative on projects.
• Develop Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) application programs based on contract documents and System Control Narrative using the PLC manufacturer's Programming Software.
• Install all developed application software and required vendor software and verify their proper execution.
• Interface the company's supplied equipment to third-party vendor systems via industrial communication protocols, when applicable.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), when required.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Provide training to operators, supervisors, and administrative personnel.
• Generate and gather all required final project documentation.
• Provide technical assistance to Customers.
• Provide reactive and responsive support to field service technicians to assist in troubleshooting and repair of PLC related issues.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in PLC programming, preferably in the Water & Wastewater industry.
• Knowledge and experience with PLC hardware and programming software (Allen-Bradley and/or Schneider and/or Siemens and/or Emerson).
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others.