PLC Programmer
Core Project Responsibilities
- Take ownership of planning and coordination for the controls portion of assigned projects
- Develop system drawings, control panel documentation, wiring details, and bills of materials
- Program PLCs for Siemens S7‑1200 and Allen Bradley ControlLogix architectures
- Organize day‑to‑day engineering tasks and track progress against project budgets
- Update design packages as requirements evolve and communicate impacts to the project team
- Prepare project documentation, including schedules, design updates, and technical notes
- Review how control system changes affect mechanical, electrical, and process engineering work and notify those teams when adjustments are needed
Technical Responsibilities
- Participate in technical reviews and lead discussions on controls architecture
- Collaborate with contractors, integrators, and specialty vendors during design and installation
- Provide technical recommendations, equipment evaluations, and support procurement activities
- Apply working knowledge of manufacturing control concepts, including MRP systems
- Support fabrication, installation, commissioning, and system integration in the field
- Develop control narratives for water process equipment and treatment systems
- Write and execute system test plans
- Maintain and improve control systems across new and existing facilities
- Diagnose issues in operating systems and apply structured troubleshooting techniques
- Interpret and apply major industry standards and codes, including OSHA, MSHA, UL, NFPA, NEC, IEC, CSA, CE, AT EX, ANSI, API, and requirements for Class I Division 1 and 2 environments
- Ensure designs comply with technical, health, and safety requirements across different regions
- Stay current on industry trends, standards changes, and their implications for new project work
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