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Leveraging advanced technologies - including Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and Delta DDC systems - we combine deep technical expertise with field-tested execution to deliver precise, scalable, and high-performance solutions.\nAbout the role:\nThe Lead PLC Control Technician serves as the on-site technical authority for PLC field execution, supervising assigned technicians and owning technical readiness for PLC commissioning, SCADA/HMI integration, processor redundancy, industrial networking, documentation quality, safety, and turnover readiness.\nThis role leads, resolves, coordinates, and owns PLC technical readiness while working with PLC Engineers, project managers, contractors, vendors, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure project execution aligns with design intent and operational requirements.\nThis position requires regular travel. Per diem, lodging, and travel accommodation are provided in accordance with company policy.\nMust be willing to travel 95% of the time including weekends and after-hours.\nKey Responsibilities:\nServe as direct field supervisor for PLC Control Technicians and Senior PLC Control Technicians assigned to the project; assign daily work, monitor execution quality, and support technician development.\nLead PLC field execution from installation verification through startup, commissioning, failover testing, retesting, documentation closeout, and turnover readiness.\nReview PLC drawings, electrical schematics, I/O schedules, network architecture, SCADA/HMI requirements, processor redundancy requirements, equipment submittals, controls submittals, and field conditions for constructability and technical completeness.\nReview and approve PLC programs, tag databases, I/O binding/scaling, alarm/trend configuration, communication paths, SCADA/HMI graphics, and commissioning scripts before authorizing startup or functional testing.\nDrive resolution of complex PLC logic errors, sequence conflicts, design-intent deviations, field wiring issues, distributed I/O faults, communication failures, high error rates, gateway issues, redundancy issues, and system performance problems.\nEstablish and enforce field standards for PLC-related panel wiring, device verification, network readiness, protocol validation, startup documentation, safety, and QA/QC practices.\nOwn the PLC issue tracking workflow by ensuring issues are logged, assigned, corrected, retested, documented, and closed with adequate evidence.\nCreate, review, or approve project-specific QC forms, commissioning documentation templates, MOPs for complex or critical activities, failover test records, redlines, as-builts, and turnover documentation packages.\nCoordinate with PLC Engineers, project managers, contractors, vendors, commissioning agents, facility IT teams, and clients to resolve technical requirements, network/firewall access, system acceptance issues, and turnover readiness.\nRepresent Divcon's technical position in onsite coordination meetings and support the Project Manager with scheduling, manpower planning, resource coordination, site logistics, and project reporting.\nEnforce safe work practices, lead pre-task safety planning for complex PLC commissioning activities, verify LOTO expectations are followed, and stop work when unsafe conditions are observed.\nQualifications:\nMinimum five (5) years of hands-on PLC, industrial automation, construction, or building automation experience, with demonstrated ability to lead field execution and technical readiness.\nAdvanced PLC platform knowledge, including Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk tools, Siemens TIA Portal, Schneider Electric systems, or comparable PLC platforms.\nAuthor/review-level ability to evaluate ladder logic, function block diagrams, structured text, tag databases, AOIs, EtherNet/IP networks, fault diagnostics, I/O 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\nIf 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.\n\nExperience\nExperience leading PLC startup, commissioning, SCADA/HMI integration, industrial networking validation, redundancy/failover testing, and project turnover activities.\nExperience coordinating field activities with PLC Engineers, project managers, contractors, vendors, commissioning agents, IT teams, and clients to resolve technical and operational issues.\nExperience reviewing technical documentation, drawings, specifications, submittals, I/O schedules, network diagrams, PLC programs, commissioning scripts, and issue logs for readiness and quality.\nExperience mentoring technicians, assigning work, reviewing field documentation, managing escalation, and supporting workforce development.\nExperience ensuring compliance with safety policies, quality standards, project requirements, and documented commissioning 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Growth\nHands-on training and career advancement in an exploding data-center industry.\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance\nWe cover 100% of individual medical premiums and help offset the cost of family coverage.\n401K with Employer Match\nEligible after 90 days, with company matching to help you invest in your future.\nDisability Coverage\nBoth short- and long-term disability insurance provided at no cost to our employees.\nFlexible PTO\nTake time off when you need it, no accruing time necessary.\nField-Based Employee Benefits\nFor eligible field-based roles that require travel, Divcon covers all business travel expenses and provides a per diem, phone allowance, tools, and PPE at no cost. Eligible employees also receive paid training and additional reimbursable business expenses.\nDivcon does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies must have a signed agreement in place prior to submitting any candidate. 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