I C Specialist

BLOC DesignBuild is looking for an Instrumentation & Controls Specialist with at least 5 years programming experience to join our team. We are a team of professionals are entirely customer driven and we take great pride in our work. If you too are selfmotivated focused on customer satisfaction and enjoy a consistent and predictable 5day work week we think youll enjoy calling BLOC home. This position offers independent flexibility to get the job done. All of our work is client customized so an innovative mindset is important for providing unique solutions to solve problems. Ideally we would like to hire someone with the ability to hit the ground running.

Do you want to go where everyone knows your name Youll feel right at home at BLOC. We are the kind of people that will make you feel at home immediately wholly dedicated to living our core values: Respect Integrity Excellence Responsiveness Hard Work and Family. The home office for this position will be either BLOCs Longview Texas or McKinney Texas office.

The legal stuff BLOC is an equal opportunity employer. You must be able to pass our preemployment screenings including a background check drug screen and physical. We offer a ton of benefits to our eligible employees including 4 weeks of PTO health dental and vision insurance 401(k) match financial planning wellness and more! Are you excited about this career opportunity and ready to learn more

BLOC DesignBuild LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of KSA is a leading supplier of customdesigned integrated technology solutions for clients requiring largescale hardware and software automation. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Longview Texas BLOC provides process automation systems through the designbuild delivery method to municipal industrial/manufacturing and oil and gas clients.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Programming of PLCs HMIs GUIs radios and instruments.
• Configuring computer systems and setting up network communications.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments relocation or replacement.
• Control schematics.
• Utilize effective written and oral communication; plans and manages project communications.
• Maintains a positive business relationship with clients as part of ongoing repeat business development efforts.
• Optimize project revenue and cost management to maximize profit while minimizing project overruns.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ensure project compliance with all BLOC practices and quality safety and governmental design standards.

Qualifications

• Must live or be willing to relocate to Longview Texas.
• Five plus years of experience.
• High school diploma/GED or associate degree in industrial technology.
• Apprentice Electrical license or ability to be licensed as journeyman or master electrician.
• Experience with PLC & HMI programming are extremely important with a heavy preference on Siemens Modicon and Allen Bradley.
• Knowledge of programming software such as PLC HMI GUI Network and Communications software.
• Motivated.
• Minimum of six months related experience or training depending on level.
• Knowledge of database software such as design software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions control narratives and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write code ladder logic and function blocks.
• Ability to troubleshoot motor control circuits and instrumentation circuits.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.
• Reacts well under pressure and accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Upholds a commitment to truth telling and ethical decision making and strives to respect and protect confidential information.
• Superb time management skills.
• Good driving record.
• Determined to provide the highest quality of work possible.

Preferences

• Ability to be oncall and work after hours.
• Responsiveness and resultsoriented.
• Continuous selfmotivated learner.
• Creative problem solver.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.