Experienced PLC/ HMI Programmer

Lone Star Corporation; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K

Job summary

Lone Star Corporation is seeking a PLC/ HMI Programmer to support its oil and gas automation projects in the Permian Basin. The role involves programming PLCs, HMIs, and RTUs, plus commissioning and documentation in field or plant settings.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Allen Bradley, Idec, Modicon, and Scadapack, plus familiarity with Modbus, TCP/IP, and related instrumentation drawings. Travel and weekend availability are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience programming PLCs/HMIs/RTUs.
• Project management experience in oil & gas automation preferred.
• Degree in Industrial Electrical/Electronics, Instrumentation or Process Controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, manage, install, start-up and commission automation systems.
• Interface with customers to identify required automation functionality.
• Document control system configurations and test results.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate instrumentation and networks; support field installations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

RTU programming

Modbus TCP/IP

Customer interfacing

Project management

Willingness to travel

Education

Industrial Electrical/Electronics

Instrumentation

Process Controls

Tools

Allen Bradley

Idec

Modicon

Scadapack

Beijer

RedLion

Job description

PLC/ HMI Programmer- Carlsbad/Hobbs work area

Lone Star Corporation has an opening for a PLC / HMI Programmer to expand our efforts in the fast paced, and growing oil and gas market in the Permian Basin of West Texas and South-East New Mexico. The candidate will be responsible for programming automation and controls systems involving PLC's, HMI's and RTU's in an oil and gas field or plant setting, as well as interfacing and communicating with customers on project work. Candidate would work with customers to identify desired automation and controls functionality and then deliver such programming. This would include designing, planning, managing, installing, performing start-up, commissioning and related documentation of such automation and control systems. Other duties may include instrumentation calibrations, loop tuning, troubleshooting, communication installations, and SCADA integration.

The ideal candidate would be a self-starter, reliable, demonstrate a desire to learn and is capable of adapting quickly across job functions and responsibilities. Projects include well-pad installations, commissioning, maintenance, trouble-shooting, compressor stations, salt-water disposals (SWD's), and plants. We are looking for a candidate that wants to grow and advance within our business.

Ideal candidate would have experience in the following:

• PLC / HMI Programming Experience (Allen Bradley, Idec, Modicon, Scadapack)
• HMI development / configuration (Idec, Beijer, RedLion, Panel View)
• RTU's, EFM's, VFD's (ROC 107, 800, ABB TotalFlow)
• Communication protocols & radio communications (Freewave, Xetawave, Cambium, Ubiquity)
• Networking TCP/IP
• Ability to interpret electrical and Process and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs)
• Modbus protocol language and interpretation.

Position Requirements

• 5 years' experience programming PLC's/HMI's/ RTU's
• Previous experience managing projects
• Preferred experience in O & G field automation, instrumentation, process controls or field engineering.
• Preferred degree in Industrial Electrical/Electronics, Instrumentation or Process Controls
• Must be able to pass drug test
• Schedule Mon - Fri and must open availability on weekends and must be willing to travel as work is subject to stand-by, pre-arranged and/or call-out duty

Benefits

• medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401K retirement savings plan
• company paid life insurance
• paid time off

Our company maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote and compensate associates on the basis of personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

About Lone Star Corporation

Lone Star prides itself on the reputation that it has built providing instrumentation and electrical installation and maintenance for a wide variety of heavy industrial markets. Our 100% commitment to customer satisfaction ensures that our clients have a competitive advantage on all of their electrical projects. Our goal is to improve value without sacrificing quality, reliability or excellent service. Quality work demands quality people so.