Programmer - Control Panels USA, Inc - (OJT)

Note: This is a subsidized employment position available through Workforce Solutions Capital Area. All candidates will be considered after program eligibility is confirmed. General Description of Job: The Programmer is responsible for completing all programming, configuration and communication services using equipment, software and networks from a variety of HMI, SCADA, and PLC manufacturers, as well as various communication protocols for a wide variety of industries and applications such as water, wastewater, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, process control, machine control, conveyor controls, etc. Programmers must be comfortable being on many different client sites, performing troubleshooting, and startup & commissioning services. Programmers must be willing to travel 20% of the time. Effective client communication is a must. The pay for this job is dependent on experience (DOE). Duties to include but not limited to: PLC configuration and programming services from completely new installations to maintenance & improvement Projects of existing systems. PLC familiarity with various platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, Siemens, GE PAC Systems, SCADAPack, etc. SCADA programming services on platforms such as Wonderware InTouch, Trihedral VTSCADA, Rockwell Software PlantPAX, Schneider Electric ClearSCADA, GE iFix HMI Programming services for various manufacturers such as Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus, Maple Systems, AVG, and many others. Perform Factory Acceptance Testing with clients and engineers Perform site commissioning services which includes field I/O verification and system communications Ensure client expectations are met Maintain good relations with clients and vendors Be familiar with and able to understand and develop the following drawing packages: o Electrical Schematics o Panel Layout Drawings o Communication Drawings o Loop Drawings o Or other drawings as applicable Create Control Narratives and Function Strategies for use in Submittals and O&M Manuals Create support documentation for Project completion and verification process. This may include, but not be limited to: o Documented software applications o I/O List o Test Reports for O&M Manuals Requirements: Technically savvy Comfortable navigating Microsoft office programs Logically minded, detail oriented Experience with CAD drawings / wiring schematics a plus Experience with control panel electrical wiring a plus IT networking experience a plus Knowledge of networks and basic electronic troubleshooting skills are a plus Travel requirements of up to 20% Physical Requirements: Regularly: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Reaching - with Arms and Hands, Talking, Hearing, Feeling/Touching, Vision - Close, Peripheral, Depth, Abiity to Adjust Focus Frequently: Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling, Driving Occasionally: Climbing/Balancing Working Conditions: Regularly: Indoor, High Temperatures, Loud Noises, Confined Areas Occasionally: Outdoor, Cold Temperatures, Fumes