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The PLC Specialist based in Houston, TX will be part of the Ensign Drilling Solutions team responsible for
the planning, design and delivery of drilling rig automation and performance systems. This position will
use technical, analytical, and programming skills to assist in the development, deployment and
maintenance of drilling rig automation systems and applications in a dynamic and fast-paced
environment. The position will take a leadership role on deployment projects, provide technical
consulting, develop electrical controls systems, and provide remote technical support across global
drilling divisions. Must be willing to learn the drilling process in order to effectively perform job duties.
The successful candidate will be required to travel to Ensign's field offices, rig construction facilities and
drilling rigs working in the field.
Qualifications
• Proficient in PLC programming software suites including: Siemens TIA Portal, Omron CX-
One, Allen-Bradley Rockwell Studio 5000, and/or GE Proficy
• HMI development experience with at least one of the following: Ignition by Inductive
Automation, PanelView, CX-designer, and GE Cimplicity
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications
• Posses a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Posses or able to obtain a U.S. passport
• Able to perform physically demanding work including climbing several flights of stairs,
working at heights, and lifting equipment weighing up to 50lbs
Technical Competencies
Ability to work as part of a team
Experience:
• Minimum five years working with at least one of the following PLC systems: Siemens, GE,
Omron, and/or Allen-Bradley
• Minimum two years working with HMI software applications
Experience and familiarity working with SCRs, VFDs, MCCs, and control system network interfaces
preferred