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About the Role

The Senior PLC Field Technician is an expert-level field resource leading complex commissioning, troubleshooting advanced PLC and networking issues, and mentoring junior technicians. This role ensures high-quality technical execution, supports large-scale startup efforts, and acts as the primary escalation point for field challenges, demonstrating mastery of PLC systems, industrial networking, and processor redundancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities on large or technically complex automation projects.
• Troubleshoot advanced PLC logic, distributed I/O, field devices, and communication networks.
• Configure, test, and validate PLC processor redundancy systems.
• Mentor and train PLC Field Technicians, providing technical guidance and reviewing their work.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex field issues and system failures.
• Ensure technical consistency, quality, and adherence to standards across field teams.
• Integrate PLC systems with SCADA/HMI platforms.
• Configure and validate industrial communication protocols.
• Produce high-quality redlines, as-built documentation, and commissioning reports.
• Coordinate with Lead PLC Technicians, PLC Engineers, and project managers to ensure alignment on technical deliverables.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with PLC systems in industrial or construction environments.
• Expert-level proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms; strong working knowledge of Siemens or Schneider Electric systems.
• Mastery of Studio 5000, FactoryTalk Linx, RS Linx Classic, RSNetWorx, and FactoryTalk Activation Manager.
• Demonstrated expertise in PLC processor redundancy configuration and validation.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking, communication protocols, and distributed architectures.
• Proven leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, network diagrams, and mechanical plans.
• OSHA 10 certification obtained within the past two (2) years is required.
• If certification is not current or has not been completed, OSHA 10 training will be provided and must be successfully completed within the first week of employment.

Skills

• PLC systems
• Industrial networking
• Processor redundancy
• Studio 5000
• FactoryTalk Linx
• RS Linx Classic
• RSNetWorx
• FactoryTalk Activation Manager
• Modbus/IP
• Modbus/UDP
• Ethernet/IP
• BACnet
• MQTT
• OPC UA
• SCADA/HMI platforms
• Ignition
• FactoryTalk

Location

• West Fargo, North Dakota

Work Type

• Full traveling position
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Senior

Benefits

• Opportunities for Growth
• Hands-on training and career advancement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% individual medical premiums covered)
• 401K with Employer Match
• Disability Coverage (short- and long-term)
• Flexible PTO
• Business travel expenses covered
• Per diem
• Phone allowance
• Tools provided
• PPE provided
• Paid training
• Reimbursable business expenses

About the Company

• Divcon does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies must have a signed agreement in place prior to submitting any candidate. Unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Divcon, and no fees will be paid.