Automation & Controls Specialist IV

GAF • Ennis, TX

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About The Position

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. Job Summary The Automation and Controls Specialist role provides leadership and technical expertise in support of the safe and reliable operation of the manufacturing plant. Their primary focus will be on electrical projects dealing with controls, data acquisition, and other related issues. Responsibilities include troubleshooting control, instrument, and electrical problems that adversely affect the manufacturing process. In addition, it is expected that this individual will mentor a small team of maintenance E/I technicians and work with the planner on preventative maintenance programs to enhance reliability. The selected candidate will be skilled in the design, installation, and upkeep of PLC-based controls in an industrial continuous process environment.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Industrial Automation or related field with 10+ years of demonstrated experience in a continuous manufacturing environment required or H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with 15+ years of demonstrated experience in a continuous manufacturing environment
• Deep understanding of basic electrical theory.
• Knowledge of electrical/electromechanical devices
• Knowledge of different types of instrumentation and how to calibrate them: Pressure, temperature, flow.
• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software - Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, FTView, CCW, and FTAC.
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drives
• HMI development proficiency - FTView and Wonderware
• Experience with maintaining production networks, including servers and managed switches
• Demonstrated ability to manage/install production servers
• Expertise focused on electrical components, electrical power distribution systems, PLCs, instrumentation, and variable speed AC drives
• Demonstrated process control experience in defining, designing, installing, and maintaining control logic systems and equipment in a continuous process manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience in leading controls projects to fruition: Preparing scope, meeting with vendors, evaluating vendor progress, and managing the installation/startup.
• Demonstrated ability to use trending and other analytical tools to troubleshoot process issues.
• Deep understanding of how a continuous web handling system works and how to troubleshoot it.
• Deep understanding of process and ability to troubleshoot machine issues.
• Acknowledged SME on controls improvements as it relates to their/similar plants.
• Demonstrated willingness to share knowledge with other team members/plants.
• Actively engages with other controls personnel.
• Effective communication skills.
• Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley safety PLCs, I/O, and STO hardware

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo drives
• Experience with DC drives

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and installation of electrical/electronic equipment.
• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles.
• Partner with the maintenance planner to ensure electrical projects are properly scheduled on PMDs, and partner with the maintenance engineer to develop a good electrical/electronic preventative maintenance system
• Perform design calculations and prepare equipment or material specifications for electrical and electronic PLC-based systems
• Periodically investigate and make an analysis of electrical or electronic-based problems associated with the production operations and take the appropriate action to correct these problems
• Assist and train maintenance, production, or other technicians as needed with technical or troubleshooting-related matters
• Contribute to capital projects initiated by on-site engineering resources or the corporate Controls Team
• Direct the work of outside contractors and maintenance staff during project installation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees