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The PLC Programmer will design, development, and maintenance of PLC-based control systems for industrial applications. This role involves programming, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning control systems in field environments.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES- Design, program, and debug PLC software for industrial automation projects (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.).
- Develop HMI (Human Machine Interface) and SCADA applications.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and system layouts.
- Conduct onsite installation, testing, and commissioning of automated equipment.
- Troubleshoot existing control systems, diagnose faults, and implement improvements.
- Collaborate with team members to meet project requirements.
- Maintain project documentation and version control for PLC and HMI code.
- Provide technical support and training to field technicians and operations teams.
- 3+ years experience programming PLCs in industrial environments (oil & gas, manufacturing, water/wastewater, or similar).
- Proficient in ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming.
- Experience with at least one major PLC platform (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.).
- Familiarity with HMI/SCADA software (Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC, Wonderware, etc.).
- Strong understanding of control system design and electrical panels.
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience integrating PLCs with MODBUS, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA, and industrial networks.
- Familiarity with scripting (Python, VB, etc.) and database integration is a plus.
- Knowledge of safety PLCs and SIL-rated systems.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary + bonus
- 401(k)/ Retirement savings
- Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)
- Career growth
- Paid vacation/holidays
Skills Required
- 3+ years of PLC programming experience in industrial environments
- Proficiency in ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming
- Experience with at least one major PLC platform, such as Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Omron, or Mitsubishi
- Familiarity with HMI and SCADA software, such as Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC, or Wonderware
- Strong understanding of control system design and electrical panels
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Experience integrating PLCs with MODBUS, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA, and industrial networks
- Familiarity with scripting and database integration
- Knowledge of safety PLCs and SIL-rated systems
DistributionNOW Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DistributionNOW and has not been reviewed or approved by DistributionNOW.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is available, and benefits are frequently characterized as good to excellent. HSA and FSA options and multiple medical plan tiers are also referenced.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is offered as part of the package. Retirement benefits are consistently present alongside core insurance coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement, military leave, and parental/family leave appear in the offering. These provisions support reasonable work‑life balance in several roles.
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What We Do
We operate primarily under the DistributionNOW and DNOW brands as a global distributor of the oil and gas and industrial markets. Through our growing DigitalNOW® platform, customers can leverage world-class technology across eCommerce, data management and supply chain optimization applications to solve a wide array of complex operational and product sourcing challenges to assist in maximizing their return on assets. Our energy product offering serves the energy industry – from upstream drilling and completion, exploration and production (“E&P”), midstream infrastructure development to downstream petroleum refining and petrochemicals – as well as in other industries, such as mining, chemical processing, liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) terminals, power generation utilities and renewables. The industrial distribution end markets include engineering and construction firms that perform capital and maintenance projects for their end-user clients. Our global product offering includes maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies, pipe, valves, fittings, flanges, gaskets, fasteners, electrical, instrumentation, artificial lift, pumping solutions, valve actuation and modular process, measurement and control equipment. We also offer procurement, warehouse and inventory management solutions as part of our supply chain and materials management offering. We have developed expertise in providing application systems, work processes, parts integration, optimization solutions and after-sales support. Our solutions include outsourcing portions or entire functions of our customers’ procurement, warehouse and inventory management, logistics, point of issue technology, project management, business process and performance metrics reporting. We streamline our customers’ purchasing process, from requisition to procurement to payment, by digitally managing workflow, improving approval routing and providing robust reporting functionality.
