Industrial PLC Programmer - Design, Debug & Commissioning

DNOW; Midland, Odessa (TX, TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Growth

Paid Vacation

Job summary

DNOW, a leading industrial solutions provider in Midland, TX, seeks a PLC Programmer to design, develop, and maintain PLC-based control systems for diverse industrial applications. You will program, test, and commission control systems in field environments, then support onsite teams with troubleshooting and optimization.

The role requires experience with major PLC platforms, HMI/SCADA tools, and strong problem-solving skills, plus willingness to travel to projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience programming PLCs in industrial environments (oil & gas, manufacturing, water/wastewater, or similar).
• Proficient in ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming.
• Experience with at least one major PLC platform (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.).
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA software (Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC, Wonderware, etc.).
• Strong understanding of control system design and electrical panels.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience integrating PLCs with MODBUS, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA, and industrial networks.
• Familiarity with scripting (Python, VB, etc.) and database integration is a plus.
• Knowledge of safety PLCs and SIL-rated systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and debug PLC software for industrial automation projects (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.).
• Develop HMI (Human Machine Interface) and SCADA applications.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and system layouts.
• Conduct onsite installation, testing, and commissioning of automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot existing control systems, diagnose faults, and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with team members to meet project requirements.
• Maintain project documentation and version control for PLC and HMI code.
• Provide technical support and training to field technicians and operations teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Structured text

Function block programming

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Industrial communication

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Omron

Mitsubishi

Ignition

FactoryTalk

WinCC

Wonderware

MODBUS

Ethernet/IP

OPC-UA

Python

VB

Job description

DNOW, a leading industrial solutions provider in Midland, TX, seeks a PLC Programmer to design, develop, and maintain PLC-based control systems for diverse industrial applications. You will program, test, and commission control systems in field environments, then support onsite teams with troubleshooting and optimization.

The role requires experience with major PLC platforms, HMI/SCADA tools, and strong problem-solving skills, plus willingness to travel to projects as needed.