PLC Programmer (From Scratch) — Siemens/TIA Portal

Mural-Group; Apple Grove (WV); On-site; USD 143,270,000 - 157,597,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem: $120/day

Contract-to-hire

Overtime potential

Job summary

Mural Industrial Staffing is seeking a PLC Programmer/Industrial Controls Technician for a major metals/manufacturing project in Apple Grove, WV. This contract-to-hire role offers strong pay, daily per diem, and the opportunity to build control systems from the ground up on a large-scale deployment.

Key responsibilities include developing PLC programs from scratch, integrating HMI/SCADA, and commissioning on site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience programming PLCs from scratch (not just modifying existing programs).
• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal — preferred for this role.
• Willing to consider equivalent from-scratch programming in Allen‑Bradley (RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000) or other major PLC platforms.
• Solid understanding of electrical schematics, I/O wiring, and control panel layouts.
• Strong 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 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 design.
• Coordinate with electricians and controls technicians on wiring, sensor installation, and panel integration.
• Troubleshoot control system issues in the field with minimal supervision.
• Follow LOTO and electrical safety procedures.
• Document program logic, I/O lists, and system architecture for handoff.

Skills

PLC programming from scratch

Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5

Electrical schematics & panel layouts

NEC/IEC wiring standards & safety

P&ID interpretation

Job description

Mural Industrial Staffing is seeking a PLC Programmer/Industrial Controls Technician for a major metals/manufacturing project in Apple Grove, WV. This contract-to-hire role offers strong pay, daily per diem, and the opportunity to build control systems from the ground up on a large-scale deployment.

Key responsibilities include developing PLC programs from scratch, integrating HMI/SCADA, and commissioning on site.