W2 onsite - Lead PLC Controls Engineer (35882)

Myticas Consulting Inc.; Holcomb (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Myticas Consulting Inc. seeks a Lead Controls Engineer to onsite in Holcomb, KS on a 1-year contract. The role directs technology-based processes, develops IT environments for departments, and ensures SLA attainment for users. Collaboration with decisions makers supports cost-effective IT solutions and policy implementation.

The successful candidate will lead IT solution planning, maintain standards, and advise on hardware, software, and vendor relationships to drive uptime and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technical field.
• 6+ years in Information Systems or related area with proven programming experience.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA, 4GL programming, scripting, SQL.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and recommendations to team members and IS management.
• Ensure compliance with IS standards and methodologies.
• Plan and recommend systems development and operations, purchases as needed.
• Negotiate with technical personnel and customers for services and direction.
• Review and advise on selection, usage, and maintenance of technology solutions.
• Guide vendors and stay current on technologies to plan IT initiatives.

Skills

SCADA

4GL programming

scripting

server based

SQL

ladder logic

structured programming

I/O mapping

HMI integration

electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related

Job description

Lead Controls Engineer

Onsite at Holcomb, KS

1 year contract

1st shift: 6am-4pm

Summary

• This position's primary responsibility is to oversee and provide expert technical direction for technology-based processes.
• This individual's principal goals are to develop and manage specific technical environments for each department and to attain all IT service level agreements for the user community within the organization.
• The lead will plan and provide direction and support for IT solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations.
• This position will work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective solutions for all aspects of the organization.
• This person will also help to define and implement IT policies, standards, procedures, and best practices.

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the following

• Provide technical direction and recommendations to team members and IS management.
• Understand and ensure compliance to IS standards and methodology.
• Recommend and develop plans for systems development and operations, hardware, software, and equipment purchases.
• Negotiate with technical personnel and customers for services, products, and direction.
• Review and advise groups in the selection, usage, and maintenance of technology solutions.
• Provide direction to the vendors and stay current on the latest technologies of the systems supported by the organization to assist in the future planning of necessary IT initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or other technical area. Equivalent work experience may be acceptable.
• Experience: 6+ years of experience in Information Systems or related area with proven programming experience.
• Computer Skills: Strong knowledge of multiple technologies including but not limited to SCADA, 4GL programming, scripting, server based, and SQL.
• PLC Skills: Knowledge in programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems in industrial environments. Experienced with ladder logic and structured programming, I/O mapping, HMI integration, and interpreting electrical schematics to diagnose faults and restore uptime.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience communicating technical information to non-technical team members