Allen Bradley PLC​/HMI Programmer

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Van Zandt Controls and Eagle Automation together are a complete lifecycle solutions and services provider. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, Van Zandt Controls and Eagle Automation has over 270 employees in 14 locations in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma. Van Zandt Controls is a premier distributor of valve automation, flow measurement, instrumentation and controls products with unmatched capability in valve production and machining.

Eagle Automation is a world class systems integrator, services, application engineering, panel shop and board repair provider. We win together with a purpose. Faith, family and diversity are our foundation. Safety and integrity are our pillars. Maintaining these priorities allows us to serve our customers, hire and retain top talent, and have great manufacturer partnerships on a long‑term basis. We take pride in our Brand Promise – 1st to Quote, 1st to Deliver, Reliable Service.

We are a rapidly growing organization with endless potential for career growth.

Eagle Automation has an opening for an Allen Bradley PLC / HMI Programmer to expand our efforts in the fast‑paced, and growing oil and gas market in the DJ Basin in Colorado. The candidate will be responsible for programming automation and controls systems involving PLC’s, HMI’s and RTU’s in an oil and gas field or plant setting, as well as interfacing and communicating with customers on project work.

Candidate would work with customers to identify desired automation and controls functionality and then deliver such programming. This would include designing, planning, managing, installing, performing start‑up, commissioning and related documentation of such automation and control systems. Other duties may include instrumentation calibrations, loop tuning, troubleshooting, communication installations, and SCADA integration.

The ideal candidate would be a self‑starter, reliable, demonstrate a desire to learn and is capable of adapting quickly across job functions and responsibilities. Projects include well‑pad installations, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, compressor stations, salt‑water disposals (SWD’s), and plants. We are looking for a candidate that wants to grow and advance within our business.

• PLC programming (Allen Bradley, RSLogix 500, 5000)
• Experience with Allen Bradley Servo Control and VFD Drives
• HMI programming (Panel View, Panel View Plus and RSView)
• At least two‑years' experience in an Oil & Gas environment
• Must be willing to enthusiastically engage in assignments and take ownership in the work that is performed.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager and other senior engineering personnel to complete design work to specifications
• Work in Wonderware and able to program Micro Logix & Compact Logix PLC without difficulty

At least 5 years' experience programming PLC's / HMI's / RTU's.

Experience in O&G field automation, instrumentation, process controls, or field engineering preferred.

M-F 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (may be subject to change with the needs of the business)

Compensation based upon experience level and capabilities. We offer a competitive benefit package including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, employee incentive plan, paid time off, and holiday pay.

Van Zandt Controls and Eagle Automation provides ongoing training and development plans