Controls & Automation Technician

Jobtailor; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking an experienced PLC Technician to program, troubleshoot, and support PLC-controlled equipment on-site. The role focuses on ladder logic development and reliability improvements within industrial environments.

The ideal candidate has hands-on PLC experience, familiarity with Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000, and HMI editing skills. On-site collaboration and training responsibilities are included as part of the role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience programming, troubleshooting, and supporting PLC equipment.
• Ability to modify, troubleshoot, and validate PLC ladder logic for improvements.
• Experience with Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000.
• Proficiency in User Defined Tags, Add-On Instructions, and Structured Text.
• Experience with industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP) and HMI editing (FactoryTalk View Studio).

Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate programming and safety configuration of PLC-controlled systems.
• Independently develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic using ladder logic and function block.
• Independently perform installation, programming, and troubleshooting of PLC systems in industrial environments with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems and related components.
• Integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on system upgrades and improvements.
• Train junior technicians and provide technical support.
• Utilize predictive measures to enhance equipment reliability through CRI initiatives.
• Implement and support continuous reliability improvement standards and practices.
• Support mechanical technicians as needed, approximately 30% of the time.
• Respond to breakdowns and actions to restore operations.

Skills

PLC Programming

Ladder Logic Programming

Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000

Industrial Communication Protocols

HMI Application Editing

Tools

FactoryTalk View Studio

Ethernet/IP

Job description

• Perform intermediate programming and safety configuration of PLC-controlled systems
• Independently develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic using standard programming languages, including ladder logic and function block
• Independently perform installation, programming, and troubleshooting of PLC systems in industrial environments with minimal supervision
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems and related components
• Integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators
• Collaborate with engineering teams on system upgrades and improvements
• Train junior technicians and provide technical support
• Utilize predictive measures to enhance equipment reliability through Continuous Reliability Improvement (CRI) initiatives
• Implement and support continuous reliability improvement standards and practices
• Support mechanical technicians as needed, approximately 30% of the time
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and suddenly developed conditions requiring immediate action to restore operations

Requirements

• 3-5 years of hands-on professional experience independently programming, troubleshooting and supporting PLC-controlled equipment
• Demonstrated ability to independently modify, troubleshoot, and validate PLC ladder logic to support equipment enhancements, process improvements, and operational reliability
• Experience in Ladder logic programming in Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000 Software
• Proficient in programming User defined Tags, Add-on instructions, and Structured text programming
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g. Ethernet/IP)
• Experience in editing HMI applications in Factory talk view studio

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in programming and troubleshooting PLC-controlled systems, with a strong focus on ladder logic and continuous reliability improvement practices. Capable of collaborating with engineering teams and training junior technicians to enhance operational reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PLC Programming
• Ladder Logic Programming
• Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000
• Industrial Communication Protocols
• HMI Application Editing

Hard Skills

• PLC Logic Modification
• Troubleshooting PLC Systems
• User Defined Tags Programming
• Add-On Instructions Programming
• Structured Text Programming

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Technical Support
• Training

Industry Keywords

• Continuous Reliability Improvement
• Industrial Environments
• Equipment Reliability
• Predictive Measures

Tools & Technologies

• Factory Talk View Studio
• Ethernet/IP