PLC & SCADA Programmer

Elite Automation & Electrical Services10 months ago
Bakersfield, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Elite Automation and Electrical Services, Inc. (“EAAES”) is a growth‐oriented company providing comprehensive oil and gas as well as food and beverage support services. In this role you will support the daily needs of EAAES clients through the installation, programming, start-up, and maintenance of automation and electrical equipment. You will also provide technical support for gas purification OEM skids, collaborating closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, management, and IT departments. A high attention to detail is required when working with complex PLC programs and electrical control systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the installation, programming, start-up, and maintenance of automation and electrical systems.
  • Provide technical support for gas purification OEM skids.
  • Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, management, and IT departments.
  • Work with complex PLC programs and electrical control systems, including interpreting P&ID’s, construction drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of related automation experience with Allen Bradley PLC’s, Proface HMI’s, control system design or a Mechatronics/similar engineering degree.
  • At least 5 years’ experience with complex automation control systems.
  • High level of experience with Rockwell PLC platforms.
  • Expertise with end devices including pressure and temperature transmitters, mass-flow meters, ultrasonic flow meters, and well RTU & EFM equipment.
  • Experience with network and automation communication protocols (Modbus, TCP/IP, HART, OPC).
  • Proficient in Microsoft operating systems and Office programs (Access, Word, Excel).
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with multiple disciplines.
  • Must be able to read and understand P&ID’s, construction drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
  • Experience in the configuration and development of SCADA & HMI packages.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean DMV record.
  • Willingness to work overtime when required.
  • Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
  • Self-directed and able to work under minimal supervision.
  • Legally authorized to work in the US on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CAP (Certified Automation Professional) certification.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Visual Basic and other compiler languages.
  • Experience with Factory Talk Suite, IntellutionSuite, Wonderware Suite, and Visual Basic/C#/Java.
  • SCADA experience is a plus.
  • DCS experience with DeltaV and Foxboro is a plus.
  • Siemens PLC experience is a plus.
  • Wonderware programming experience is a plus.

Compensation

$95,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits & Perks

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Required Skills

PLC configuration
Rockwell Automation
Allen Bradley PLC programming
Control system design
Electrical control systems
SCADA & HMI development