Lead Field PLC Engineer

About Us:

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Divcon delivers fully integrated automation solutions nationwide that optimize performance, energy efficiency, and reliability across HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, and mission-critical systems. 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.

About the role:

The Lead Field PLC Engineer is responsible for leading a team of field PLC engineers supporting the deployment, commissioning, and support of PLC-based control systems for large-scale data center environments. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, serving as both the primary technical resource for complex PLC issues and the direct supervisor for field PLC engineers. The Lead Field PLC Engineer ensures quality execution across multiple projects, mentors junior engineers, and maintains deep technical involvement while coordinating team activities. This position requires 40-50% travel to support critical deployments, provide technical guidance onsite, and ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Technical Mentorship

• Lead and mentor a team of field PLC engineers, providing technical guidance and professional development
• Assign resources and coordinate field activities across multiple concurrent projects
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching to team members
• Develop technical capabilities within the team through hands-on training and knowledge sharing
• Establish technical standards, best practices, and quality expectations for PLC field work
• Serve as primary escalation point for complex technical issues requiring expert intervention

Advanced Technical Execution

• Lead deployment and commissioning of complex PLC systems for mission-critical data center facilities
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC logic for HVAC, mechanical, and electrical control systems onsite
• Resolve the most challenging technical issues including redundancy failures, communication network problems, and complex control sequence errors
• Conduct advanced point-to-point verification and validation of critical control systems
• Provide expert-level support during system start-up, commissioning, and turnover activities
• Debug and correct complex installation issues during both static and dynamic commissioning

Project Coordination & Quality Assurance

• Coordinate field PLC team activities with project schedules and client requirements
• Review and approve commissioning plans, test procedures, and PLC programming changes
• Ensure all field work meets quality standards, documentation requirements, and client specifications
• Conduct technical reviews of team members' work and provide corrective guidance as needed
• Identify and mitigate technical risks during deployment and commissioning phases
• Track project progress and report status to Field Engineering Manager

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Serve as primary technical point of contact for clients during PLC commissioning activities
• Lead technical discussions with clients, contractors, and vendors to resolve integration issues
• Provide technical training and support to client operations teams during turnover
• Participate in design reviews and technical planning meetings
• Build strong client relationships through technical expertise and responsive support
• Represent field PLC capabilities in client meetings and project planning sessions

Knowledge Management & Continuous Improvement

• Document technical solutions, lessons learned, and best practices for team reference
• Develop and maintain technical procedures, troubleshooting guides, and training materials
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on field experience and emerging technologies
• Stay current with Rockwell Automation updates, PLC programming techniques, and industry standards