Control Systems Specialist (PLC/HMI)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

A leading control systems firm in Kansas is seeking a Control System Specialist. The role involves designing and configuring industrial control systems, managing automation projects, and troubleshooting field instrumentation. Candidates should have at least 10 years of engineering experience, particularly with Allen-Bradley products, and a strong understanding of safety standards. This full-time position offers permanent benefits and standard hours from Monday to Thursday.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of control system engineering experience, particularly with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues with field instrumentation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software products is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure control systems including PLCs and HMIs.
• Plan and manage segments of automation projects.
• Field commissioning and troubleshooting of control systems.

Skills

10+ years of control system engineering experience

Troubleshooting field instrumentation

Use of instrument configuration tools

Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs

Knowledge of Microsoft software products

Education

BS or AES degree in Engineering

Tools

Field Communicator 475

TREX

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, along with experience in field commissioning, and instrument troubleshooting.

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 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 Servies, client and industry safety standards.

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 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

Working conditions are as follows:

• Position Type: Full Time, Permanent, Full Benefits
• Standard Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30pm