PLC Programmer (From‑Scratch) – Siemens/AB, Contract-to-Hire

Mural Group; West Virginia; On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem: $120/day for hotel and meals

Overtime potential

Contract to hire

40 hours / week

Job summary

Mural Industrial Staffing in Apple Grove, WV, is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician/Programmer to design and implement PLC control systems for a major metals project. This contract-to-hire role offers strong pay, daily per diem, and growth opportunities.

You will program from scratch, integrate HMI/SCADA, read P&IDs, and collaborate with electricians on site. Location: Apple Grove, WV. Competitive compensation and per diem included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience programming PLCs from scratch.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal.
• From-scratch programming experience in Allen‑Bradley or other major PLC platforms.
• Solid understanding of electrical schematics, I/O wiring, and panel layouts.
• Knowledge of NEC/IEC wiring standards and safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and panel schematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC programs from scratch, including ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text.
• Program primarily in Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal; Allen-Bradley or other platforms also welcome.
• Design and build I/O configurations, data structures, and program architecture for new control systems.
• Integrate HMI/SCADA screens with PLC programs and configure tag databases.
• Commission, test, and debug programs on-site, including I/O checkout and loop tuning.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and panel layouts to inform program design.
• Coordinate with electricians and controls technicians on I/O wiring, sensor installation, and panel integration.
• Troubleshoot control system issues in the field with minimal supervision.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety procedures.
• Document program logic, I/O lists, and system architecture for handoff.

Skills

PLC programming from scratch

Siemens Step7/TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Electrical schematics

Wiring standards NEC/IEC

P&ID interpretation

HMI/SCADA integration

Tools

Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal

RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000

Job description

Mural Industrial Staffing in Apple Grove, WV, is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician/Programmer to design and implement PLC control systems for a major metals project. This contract-to-hire role offers strong pay, daily per diem, and growth opportunities.

You will program from scratch, integrate HMI/SCADA, read P&IDs, and collaborate with electricians on site. Location: Apple Grove, WV. Competitive compensation and per diem included.