Industrial Controls & PLC Support Specialist

Gibraltar Fabrication; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibraltar Fabrication in Texas seeks a Controls Support Specialist to provide technical support for active vehicle barrier control systems through PLC programming, testing, commissioning, documentation, and customer support. This role partners with Engineering, Production, and Field Service to ensure controls meet Gibraltar's quality standards.

Responsibilities include configuring VFDs, HMIs, sensors, and safety circuits, performing I/O verification, and assisting with factory acceptance

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in industrial controls or related field.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with PLC programming, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Configure VFDs, HMIs, sensors, relays, and safety circuits.
• Verify I/O, test panels, and prepare for shipment.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support to customers.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Field Service.
• Travel to customer sites for commissioning and training.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

VFDs

Networking (Ethernet/IP/Modbus)

Schematic reading

Documentation

Team collaboration

Travel ready

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

AutomationDirect BRX PLCs

DuraPulse VFDs

C-more HMIs

Job description

Gibraltar Fabrication in Texas seeks a Controls Support Specialist to provide technical support for active vehicle barrier control systems through PLC programming, testing, commissioning, documentation, and customer support. This role partners with Engineering, Production, and Field Service to ensure controls meet Gibraltar's quality standards.

Responsibilities include configuring VFDs, HMIs, sensors, and safety circuits, performing I/O verification, and assisting with factory acceptance