What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior PLC Programmer position at INSPYR Solutions?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior PLC Software Sustaining Engineer with deep expertise in PLCs within industrial HVAC environments. This role focuses on supporting, maintaining, and improving existing PLC-based control systems to ensure peak operational performance and long-term reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor, maintain, and provide technical support for Toshiba PLC-based HVAC control systems in the field and at customer sites.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve PLC software and hardware issues reported by customers and site staff.
- Implement software patches, minor upgrades, and system improvements for deployed HVAC automation equipment.
- Analyze system performance data and recommend or execute tuning adjustments to optimize energy efficiency and operational reliability.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams and customers to resolve chronic issues, optimize controls, and address change requests.
- Review and update documentation (as-builts, change logs, support manuals) to reflect system modifications and best practices.
- Mentor and assist junior engineers and technical support staff with troubleshooting and escalation.
- Ensure system compliance with evolving safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Provide root cause analysis for recurring or critical failures and assist with corrective actions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation, computer science, or related field. Industry or product certifications might be acceptable in lieu of a degree.
- 5 years of experience in industrial automation technical support or sustaining engineering, with at least 2 years directly working with Toshiba PLCs.
- Extensive hands-on experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting Toshiba PLC systems.
- Proficient with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP).
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with project and support teams and communicate complex technical details clearly.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with other PLC vendors/platforms is helpful.
- Strong understanding of HVAC system operations, controls, and typical failure modes.
- Experience with Toshiba PLC and Pro-Face HMI
Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay, 401(k)
- Retirement plan
- …and much more
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $ $62.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- PLC programming: 5 years (Required)
- Ladder Logic: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $62