Automations and Controls Engineer

Owens Corning•Blythewood, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation and Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for overall Automation and Electrical Maintenance Operations at the Blythewood manufacturing facility. They are responsible for all aspects of the electrical maintenance processes, and use engineering skills to drive improvements in safety, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent training, knowledge, and experience
Three years of experience in controls or electrical engineering
Strong safety awareness, commitment and safety leadership
Must have strong troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of electrical power distribution from 25.5 kV down to 480V
Knowledge of 3-Phase AC motor theory
Knowledge of Rockwell drive systems and Allen-Bradley PLCs
Be responsive to the needs of the plant (will be on call) - Availability to work nights, weekend as required for operational support
Knowledge of database systems (SQL)
Demonstrated troubleshooting skills
Capable of developing Maintenance Technicians’ skills
Knowledgeable and skilled in 3-phase AC motors and motor control centers (MCCs), power distribution systems (to 25.5 kV AC), Servo drive systems, Allen-Bradley PLCs and Rockwell VFDs
Good knowledge of NEC, OSHA, ANSI, NFPA 70 and 70E standards, including Arc Flash
Have a drive for positive results
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) to effectively communicate with people across all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Automation and controls engineering experience in manufacturing, corporate engineering, or related environment
Electrical and Controls Design Engineering experience
Strong knowledge of control systems and design
Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC’s PanelView HMIs, Ignition HMIs, Rockwell PowerFlex AC drives and servo drives and motors
Data Historian experience (Ignition and/or IP21 platforms)
Project management skills
Equipment evaluation and selection experience
Past Leadership responsibility
Ability to write procedures
Expertise in safety systems
General knowledge of TPM and maintenance processes
SAP PM Module and Fiori

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce all safety rules, regulations, procedures, training, and initiatives
Adhere to and continuously improve all Plant and position-specific safety policies, procedures, and standards
Ensure a safe, clean and environmentally compliant work environment
Build a culture where safety is a top priority
Educate team members on safe maintenance work processes and procedures
Effectively communicate Owens Corning’s standard of safety with external parties and ensures that they work according to our safety standards
Lead Electrical Safety SIF program, such as arc flash, ensuring all equipment conforms to electrical codes, breaker testing and switchgear cleaning
Develop and execute training plans for maintenance personnel
Create a continuous learning environment for employees
Co-lead with Maintenance Lead to coach primary maintenance workforce and drives their engagement
Promote a work environment characterized by mutual trust, respect, open communication, teamwork and passion for winning
Invest in the growth and development of others
Train maintenance technicians and operators on proper maintenance and troubleshooting
Support Plant Maintenance and Operations teams in system and equipment troubleshooting and repair
Troubleshoot electrical and automation problems with the use of computers, PLC’s, voltage meters, current meters, oscilloscopes and electrical formulas
Provide technical support to all operating and maintenance departments to troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to PLC and HMI programs
Identify and capture opportunities for reliability, performance, quality and cost improvements
Improve the reliability of the plant power and control systems through implementation of preventative and predictive maintenance
Develop and execute Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs using SAP
Ensure routine electrical maintenance of plant equipment is completed properly and on schedule
Lead and support Escalations, Root Cause Analysis and Break Down Analysis processes
Work closely with the Operation Department in a team-based environment to ensure continuously improving machine performance
Develop, implement and monitor automation and control strategies and system architecture for the facility.
Provide electrical, controls, automation and network support for equipment, process, quality and utility operations
Be the Site Electrical expert for all voltages between 5VDC to 25.5 kV
Support and adhere to the Reliability Work Process (RWP) for work planning and scheduling
Continually develop and maintain a complete set of as-built electrical and controls documentation; including automation device data base (HMI’s, VFD’s, PLC’s, IP addresses, etc.)
Identify opportunities for equipment or process modification, equipment replacement, or application of new technology that will enhance operations, quality and maintenance processes
Improve the reliability of the plant power and control systems through capital investments
Develop and implement cost savings, waste minimization, productivity improvements and other process optimization through a partnership with the site’s maintenance and operation teams
Lead assigned capital projects for the Blythewood facility in partnership with Maintenance Leader/team
Review designs by others and ensure adherence to strategies and Owens Corning specifications
Assist Corporate Engineering and Plant engineering with Automation projects
Lead and Support Plant TPM Initiatives and Projects
Adherence to Management of Change (MOC) process