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Inframark

PLC/HMI Field Applications Specialist (SCADA) – Water/Wastewater

Inframark, Bakersfield, California, us, 93389

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*Join a team that keeps critical water/wastewater systems running. As a PLC/HMI Field Applications Specialist, you’ll commission, start up, and support SCADA, PLC, and instrumentation in the field—owning FAT/SAT, troubleshooting, and operator training from day one.*

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*About the Role*

You’ll implement Instrumentation & Control (I&C) projects—design, build, install, start-up, and service—for municipal and industrial water/wastewater facilities. Work spans SCADA/HMI configuration, PLC programming, instrumentation commissioning, and high-level systems troubleshooting.

*What You’ll Do*

· Interpret specs, P&IDs, and electrical drawings; align scope with PM and customer requirements.

· Configure HMI/SCADA (servers, workstations, networks), including alarms, historicals, and reports.

· Develop/modify PLC logic (ladder/structured text/function blocks); perform I/O checkout and loop tuning.

· Lead FAT/SAT, document punch lists, and drive resolution to closeout.

· Commission control panels: field signal wiring, terminations, device calibration, and network validation.

· Perform advanced systems troubleshooting (PLC/HMI/instrumentation/network) and root cause analysis.

· Train operators/supervisors on system operation, safety, and basic maintenance.

· Create/maintain accurate project docs: control narratives, as-builts, markups, trip reports, timesheets.

· Adhere to development standards, quality, and safety best practices; protect schedules and budgets.

· Participate in on-call rotation; support start-ups and warranty responses as needed.

*Minimum Qualifications*

· Technical degree (EE, ME, Controls, Industrial Tech) or 3+ years field service in I&C/SCADA.

· Hands-on with PLC/HMI/SCADA (e.g., Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens; AVEVA/Wonderware, FactoryTalk, Ignition, VTScada).

· Working knowledge of industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, VLANs, managed switches, firewalls).

· Read/interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics; perform instrument calibration.

· Strong documentation, communication, and customer-facing skills; team-oriented mindset.

· Valid driver’s license; ability to lift equipment and work in plant/construction environments.

*Preferred*

· Water/wastewater experience (process controls, lift stations, treatment plants).

· SQL/Historians/Reporting; radio/telemetry (cellular, licensed/unlicensed).

· Safety certs (OSHA 10/30, Confined Space, LOTO) and ISA/IEC familiarity.

*Work Conditions & Travel*

· Mix of office, panel shop, and customer jobsites (indoor/outdoor); ladders, kneeling, and panel work common.

· Travel: frequent day travel with periodic overnights depending on project schedule.

· Schedule: standard days with occasional after-hours/on-call for start-ups and cutovers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) 3% Match * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance

Experience: * PLC/HMI/SCADA: 1 year (Required) * field service in I&C/SCADA: 3 years (Required) * EtherNet/IP, Modbus, VLANs, managed switches, firewalls: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person