Control Systems Specialist (PLC/HMI)

CONTECH CONTROL SERVICES; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Overtime pay

Travel opportunities

Job summary

A leading automation firm in Houston is seeking a Control System Specialist to design and configure control systems, primarily using PLC and HMI technology. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and strong technical execution in automation projects. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and requires authorization to work in the U.S without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on configuration experience related to Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI.
• Demonstrated experience in technical execution on FEL/FEED and EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure control systems including PLC, HMI, and networking.
• Plan and budget automation projects.
• Assist with control philosophy and functional descriptions.

Skills

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) configuration

Human Machine Interface (HMI) configuration

Industrial control systems programming

Microsoft software proficiency

Education

BS or AES degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Allen-Bradley PanelView

Wonderware

Job description

Contech Control Services is seeking team-oriented professionals who have proven knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) configuration, graphics, and logic programming of industrial control systems.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Control System Specialist performs a wide range of duties, including the following:

• Responsible for design, specification, selection, configuration, and testing services related to control systems, including PLC, HMI, serial interface, and networking
• Plan, budget, organize, and control an important segment of automation projects
• May be responsible to assist with control philosophy and/or functional descriptions
• Communicate progress to project manager for inclusion into reports to client
• Responsible for quality of the control system portion of the project.

Requirements

The Control System Specialist requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• BS or AES degree in Engineering is preferred
• 10+ years of hands-on configuration experience related to Allen-Bradley PLCs, Allen-Bradley PanelView, and Wonderware are required
• Configuration experience with other PLC, HMI, DCS, or SIS systems is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in technical execution on both FEL/FEED and EPC projects in the chemical and petrochemical industry.
• PE license is a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software products is required.

Working conditions

• Position Type: Full Time, Permanent, Full Benefits
• Standard Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30pm
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Travel: Up to 20%

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S without any sponsorship.