Senior PLC Field Technician

divcon; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

divcon is looking for a Senior PLC Field Technician responsible for leading complex commissioning activities and mentoring junior technicians. This role is essential for ensuring high-quality technical execution and troubleshooting advanced PLC and networking issues.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, strong leadership skills, and a willingness to travel extensively across sites. This full traveling position offers a dynamic work environment with significant responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with PLC systems in industrial or construction environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and network diagrams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites (95%).

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities on large automation projects.
• Troubleshoot advanced PLC logic and communication networks.
• Mentor and train PLC Field Technicians.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms

Strong understanding of industrial networking

Proven leadership and mentorship skills

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk Linx

RSNetWorx

Job description

About Us

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Divcon delivers fully integrated automation solutions nationwide that optimize performance, energy efficiency, and reliability across HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, and mission-critical systems. Leveraging advanced technologies - including Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and Delta DDC systems - we combine deep technical expertise with field-tested execution to deliver precise, scalable, and high-performance solutions.

The Role

The Senior PLC Field Technician serves as an expert-level field resource responsible for leading complex commissioning activities, troubleshooting advanced PLC and networking issues, and mentoring PLC Field Technicians. This role ensures high-quality technical execution, supports large-scale startup efforts, and acts as the primary escalation point for field-related challenges. The Senior PLC Field Technician demonstrates mastery of PLC systems, industrial networking, and processor redundancy while maintaining strong communication and leadership skills. This is a full traveling position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities on large or technically complex automation projects.
• Troubleshoot advanced PLC logic, distributed I/O, field devices, and communication networks.
• Configure, test, and validate PLC processor redundancy systems (e.g., ControlLogix, Siemens S7).
• Mentor and train PLC Field Technicians, providing technical guidance and reviewing their work.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex field issues and system failures.
• Ensure technical consistency, quality, and adherence to standards across field teams.
• Integrate PLC systems with SCADA/HMI platforms such as Ignition and FactoryTalk.
• Configure and validate industrial communication protocols including Modbus/IP, Modbus/UDP, Ethernet/IP, BACnet, MQTT, and OPC UA.
• Produce high-quality redlines, as-built documentation, and commissioning reports.
• Coordinate with Lead PLC Technicians, PLC Engineers, and project managers to ensure alignment on technical deliverables.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with PLC systems in industrial or construction environments.
• Expert-level proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms; strong working knowledge of Siemens or Schneider Electric systems.
• Mastery of Studio 5000, FactoryTalk Linx, RS Linx Classic, RSNetWorx, and FactoryTalk Activation Manager.
• Demonstrated expertise in PLC processor redundancy configuration and validation.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking, communication protocols, and distributed architectures.
• Proven leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, network diagrams, and mechanical plans.
• Willingness to travel to project sites (95%).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel frequently to job sites by car or plane, up to 95%.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout job sites for extended periods.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and lifts as required.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and work in tight or confined spaces.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment and materials up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to handle tools, wiring, and small components.
• Ability to work at heights and in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment when required (hard hat, vest, safety glasses, gloves, and safety-toed boots).
• Visual keenness to read schematics, labels, and digital displays.
• Ability to visually identify and differentiate wires by assigned color.
• Ability to hear and respond to alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions.
• Capability to safely operate hand and power tools.