Seeking a qualified individual to serve as a PLC and Controls Programmer to join our Engineering team located in Carlsbad, NM.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, programming, testing and troubleshooting of legacy (installed) Sixnet and commissioning new Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s). The candidate will be responsible for design changes, following the Engineering Change Notice process. The candidate shall be able to create logic, program, and troubleshoot using RSLogix Studio 5000, Factory Talk View, and other PLC programming suites as needed. The candidate shall be able to interface instruments, field devices, and other equipment to installed Sixnet PLC’s, and provide interface support with our site SCADA software. The candidate shall have a technical understanding of Ignition software and OPC-UA conversion to support the PLC to SCADA interface. The candidate shall have a working knowledge of media conversion and communication protocols such as Modbus and TCP/IP and their application to connecting PLCs and field devices. The candidate shall have a working knowledge of mechanical and electrical instrumentation, actuators, and variable frequency drives. In addition, the candidate will be required to support other groups as directed. The candidate will also qualify as a Startup Engineer, supporting testing and commissioning activities as directed. Some travel will be required, but will be limited.

Exempt Salary Grade (30 – 34)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with two (2) years of related experience, or
• Associates Degree with six (6) years of related experience, or
• High School Diploma or GED with ten (10) years of related experience is required.
• Relevant experience must include at least two (2) years of programming, troubleshooting, and testing PLC’s.
• Relevant experience in system control/integration, automation and networking is required.
• Must have strong interface skills and be able to work in a fast paced environment with minimal direction.
• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be US Citizens.

Preferred Requirements:

• BS in Engineering or technical field is desired.
• Ignition Certified Training and/or Rockwell Automation Certified Training is a plus.
• PLC development experience using ISaGRAF would be ideal.
• Programming experience in Python is preferred
• Preference given to experience with Safety Instrumented System (SIS) design considerations.
• Experience with surface and underground mining Industrial Control Systems (ICS) systems and related equipment.
• Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.

Starting salary $76,724 per year *

• Base salary will be dependent upon candidate's background (i.e. education and experience)

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.