PLC Applications Engineer

Inframark LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Wellness plan

Job summary

Inframark is seeking a PLC Applications Engineer to design and implement PLC software for monitoring and control systems. You will participate in FAT/SAT, provide startup support, train operators, and ensure smooth project delivery from requirements through documentation.

The role requires hands-on PLC programming across multiple platforms, interfacing with vendors, and occasional travel to customer sites. A strong customer-service focus and troubleshooting mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in PLC programming, preferably in the Water & Wastewater industry.
• Knowledge and experience with PLC hardware and programming software (Allen-Bradley and/or Schneider and/or Siemens and/or Emerson).

Responsibilities

• Receives project requirements and direction through meetings with the Project Manager and review of the contract documents.
• Keeps managers advised of the status of tasks and project milestones; aware of budgets and issues that affect budget.
• Produces timely, accurate project documentation such as timesheets, trip reports, etc.
• Follows Best Practices and Development Standards and Procedures.
• Develop PLC application programs based on contract documents and System Control Narrative using PLC programming software.
• Install all developed application software and vendor software and verify their accurate execution.
• Interface company equipment to third-party vendor systems via industrial communication protocols when applicable.
• Participate in FAT and SAT as required.
• Demonstrate system functionality to Owner/Engineer/Contractor including SCADA, alarms, and historical data for reports.
• Provide training to operators, supervisors, and admin personnel.
• Generate final project documentation.
• Provide technical assistance to Customers.
• Support field service technicians to solve PLC issues onsite or via remote support.

Skills

PLC programming

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Schneider

Siemens

Emerson

Job description

Inframark is hiring!

Inframark offers a Competitive Salary and a full Benefits Package.

We offer Flexible paid time off as needed, with the understanding that work requirements are being met, and it does not impact the workload of others that depend on you.

We are looking for a PLC Applications Engineer with PLC expertise in developing PLC application monitoring and control software, performing factory and field testing, startup, customer training and other PLC related service work.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Receives project requirements and direction through meetings with the Project Manager and review of the contract documents.
• Keeps managers advised of the status of tasks and projects landmarks. Maintains awareness of project budgets and keeps the PM aware of issues that would adversely affect the budget.
• Produces timely, accurate project documentation such as timesheets, trip reports, etc.
• Follows established Best Practices and Development Standards and Procedures.
• Produces the System Control Narrative on projects.
• Develop Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) application programs based on the contract documents and System Control Narrative using the PLC manufacturer's Programming Software.
• Installs all developed application software and required vendor software and verifies their accurate execution.
• Interfaces the company's supplied equipment to third-party vendor systems via industrial communication protocols, when applicable.
• Participates in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), when required.
• Demonstrates overall system functionality to the Owner/Engineer/Contractor including hardware and network operation, SCADA monitoring and control, displaying data, alarming, and historical data collection for report generation.
• Provides training to operators, supervisors, and administrative personnel.
• Generates and gathers all required final project documentation.
• Provides technical assistance to Customers.
• Provides reactive and adaptable support to field service technicians to assist in solving and repair of PLC related issues at customer sites or by remote support as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years' experience in PLC programming, preferably in the Water & Wastewater industry. PLC Application Engineers must have knowledge and experience

with PLC hardware and programming software (Allen-Bradley and/or Schneider and/or Siemens and/or Emerson).

Physical demands

Ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers is crucial. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is critical. Sitting for extended periods in front of a computer monitor is common. Hearing within normal ranges is vital for communication with the Project Team and customers. Adequate vision is needed for using a computer monitor. Lifting of computer servers, workstations, and peripherals is required. Good manual dexterity for setting up computer equipment and attaching associated cables.

Work environment:

The job is performed both indoors at the office and at the jobsite. Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer monitor. This job includes the potential of working irregular hours with on-call availability to solve project startup and warranty problems.

Travel

Travel is required on a regular basis to start up, test, and demonstrate the company's supplied SCADA monitoring and control systems.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package with health, dental and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.

CMSTECH1To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Learn more about us at Automation and Intelligence - Inframark