Programmer Logic Controller (PLC) Programmer

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Excellent communication skills (able to work within a team environment specifically to communicate programming modifications to other electricians, staff and production)

Experience with E-stops and safety circuits

Familiarity with NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E

Must be able to design or draw schematics that show how electrical components and panels work together to accomplish a process

Must be able to write, document, test, install and troubleshoot programs

Must be able to provide ongoing technical support to users within the company as needed

Understanding of electricity, instrumentation and analog to digital conversion

Experience in automated control systems including, but not limited to, Design and programming PLCs, HMIs, and VF drives.

Proficient with ladder logic programming with Rockwell PC applications such as RS Linx, RS NetWorx & RS Logix 5, 500, and 5000

Must be familiar with Allen Bradley Panel builder 32 & RS View development HMI applications

Must have experience with VF drives, specifically AB drives

Must be proficient with PLC networking configurations for Ethernet, DeviceNet, Wonderware, profibus, DH+, DF1

Must be able to follow design and work processes.

Must be able to read and understand standard electrical schematics and be skilled in troubleshooting control systems during start up and debug

Must be proficient with MS word and Excel, and have a familiarity with AutoCad

Must be able to work independently, and have the ability to work well with others within the team environment and have the ability to communicate well with customers

Must pay close attention to detail and quality, in order to be committed to deliver the best possible product to customers

Experience performing programming changes and ladder logic and related software to the following: Siemen’s step 7, RS View, Win CC, Direct Logic and Allen Bradley RS Logic 5000

Developing PLC code based on department standards

Adapting standard PLC code to new applications

Documenting PLC code

Developing HMI configurations

Debugging and troubleshooting PLC based control systems at customer sites

Control system testing

Must be able to use test equipment (multi-meter to test for Ohms to measure resistance, DC and AC voltage, proximity tester to test proximity switches, amp probe to check for amperage, phase finder to check rotation on motors, meager to check insulation breakdown, shorts to ground

Must be able to read and understand electrical and ladder logic schematics

Must have strong electrical controls knowledge and understanding

Ensure all equipment is compliant with OSHA and (NEC) National Electrical Safety Code

EXPERIENCE, SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE:

Thermal equipment experience with furnaces and ovens

Boilers experience

Knowledge with NFPA-86, NFPA- 70, NFPA-70E and NFPA-79

3 to 5 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing operation working directly as PLC programmer required

Must be available to work 12-hour day and night shifts, weekends, call-outs and overtime

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent

10 Years of Maintenance experience, required

Full-time