Control Systems Specialist (PLC/HMI)

CONTECH CONTROL SERVICES

Wichita (KS)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading control services company is seeking a Control Systems Specialist in Wichita, KS. This full-time position requires significant experience in PLC and HMI programming, field commissioning, and compliance with safety standards. The successful candidate will design and test control systems, manage automation projects, and troubleshoot instrumentation issues. Comprehensive benefits including medical, 401(k), and tuition assistance are offered. Apply now for this role that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

10+ years of control system engineering experience.
Ability to troubleshoot issues with field instrumentation.
PE license is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, specification, selection, configuration, and testing of control systems.
Plan, budget, and organize automation projects.
Field commissioning and troubleshooting of control systems.
Maintain focus on safety and adhere to standards.

Skills

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Field instrumentation

Configuration tools

Safety standards adherence

Education

BS or AES degree in Engineering

Tools

Field Communicator 475

TREX

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Wonderware

Job description

Control Systems Specialist (PLC/HMI)

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, along with experience in field commissioning and instrument troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Responsible for design, specification, selection, configuration, and testing services related to control systems, including PLC, HMI, serial interface, and networking in accordance with client and/or Contech Control Services standards
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
Field commissioning and troubleshooting of the entire system
May be required to respond to client requests for troubleshooting of control systems and field instrumentation
Seek opportunities for additional work from existing and new clients
Maintain a focus on safety by adhering to all Contech Control Services, client and industry safety standards

Requirements

BS or AES degree in Engineering is preferred
10+ years of control system engineering experience related to Allen‑Bradley PLCs, Allen‑Bradley PanelView, and Wonderware are required
Ability to troubleshoot issues with field instrumentation
Ability to use instrument configuration tools (Field Communicator 475, TREX, etc.)
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

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