Controls Technician

Johns Manville•Scottsboro, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for communicating and supporting JM core values and delivering the JM experience. The purpose of the Maintenance Technician’s role is to perform routine and non-routine maintenance on production and facility equipment to support production of roofing materials. This position is also responsible for meeting facility targets for safety, productivity, and machine uptime. This role will conduct effective problem solving and troubleshoot processes to develop corrective actions.

Requirements

Associate’s/ bachelor’s degree
BS Degree preferred but not required- experience is the key
5+ years of practical electrical/ instrumentation/ controls experience in an industrial setting
Hands-on experienced with programming PLCs and troubleshooting skills
Strong troubleshooting and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) skillsets
Asset reliability experience
Knowledge of advanced computer and SAP software
Ability to work with others
Strong commitment to safety
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities and projects
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot software programs such as spreadsheets, word processing and data base programs.
Provides feedback and solutions to leadership on critical equipment issues pertaining to safety or operational capabilities.
After hours support when needed
Minimal travel for training and projects
Electrical: Proficient electrical knowledge of 24V - 480V AC/DC electrical power and control systems, Electric Motor and Motor Control Center knowledge, VFD’s, and PLC systems
Proficient in trouble shooting automated systems, schematics & wiring diagrams, mathematics, and electrical theory
Proficient in National Electrical Code in industrial applications. Motor Controls: conductor, over-current protection, overloads devices and proper selection
Proficient in grounding, Bonding and sizing of grounding conductors
Proficient in Power Distribution Systems maintenance and ability to identify NEC, State and Local electrical codes have been followed
Proficient in the uses of DMM’s voltage, amperage, milliamp sourcing and sinking, resistance readings. Meg Ohm meter setup usage and interpretations
Understand and apply NFPA 70E standards
Instrumentation: Ensure repairs and calibrations to be performed in conformance with established standards
Develop calibration standards / work procedures
Proficient with pneumatics controls and interaction with PLC’s and automated machinery
Proficient in testing, calibration, and repairs of pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, indicating, and control instruments/equipment
Instrumentation experience in most of the following areas: pH, conductivity, analytical, flow, temperature (RTD and thermocouple), pressure, level, configuration support, control valves, smart meters, schematics & wiring diagrams, P&IDs, process flow diagrams and mathematics.
Perform calibration standards & work procedures, provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery
Proficient with Pneumatic and Hydraulic equipment
Controls: Control Systems: Provide research resource for standardized equipment and devices used by other sites.
Communicate control system status and recommend improvement options.
Install setup/repair/troubleshoot various control devices for example: Weighing systems, magnets, metering pumps, thickness monitoring equipment, vacuum systems
Proficient with PID loops
PLC: Provide PLC assistance with troubleshooting, suggest logic control changes
Maintain remote I/O and Control Networks
Experience with PLC programming modifications
Proficient with online troubleshooting
Maintain remote I/O and control networks
Proficient with identification and technical comprehension of various manufacturers and models of hardware
Manage and maintain back-up copies of critical equipment PLC programs
Provide troubleshooting/support and maintain HMI hardware and applications and suggest improvements
Utilizes HMI as a troubleshooting tool
Perform uploads/downloads
Provide HMI training for operators and maintenance technicians on an as needed basis. Assist with writing HMI tasks in Equipment Operator SOPs
Networking: Proficient with network support wired and wireless
Proficient with cabling installation, termination, testing, troubleshooting and repair
Proficient in network switches, testing, troubleshooting and support
Proficient in wireless access points, testing, troubleshooting and support

Responsibilities

Follow all Johns Manville safety and environmental procedures and policies.
Attend plant safety and training meetings as scheduled.
Follow Job Safety Analysis (JSA's), uses safe work practices, and reports hazardous conditions at all times. Wear protective clothing & equipment as required.
Develop JSA’s for new tasks and review JSA’s annually.
Demonstrate ability to train coworkers about various systems in the plant.
Perform routine and non-routine maintenance activities of mechanical and electrical systems.
Develop and modify preventive maintenance plans for new and modified equipment.
Display advanced working knowledge of electrical (single phase and 3 phase), of plant power distribution systems, mechanical, hydraulics, and pneumatics systems.
Install and repair electrical conduit and cable, including connections, controls, grounding, etc.
Work from electrical and mechanical schematics to troubleshoot or install new or modify existing equipment.
Perform voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter, and other electrical measurements.
Inspect equipment and reports on defective part and unsatisfactory conditions to further preventative maintenance program. Provide solutions to improve the efficiency of the equipment.
Maintain, adjust, service and lubricate equipment keeping it in good operating conditions with respect to proper aligning, functioning and lubrication of parts.
Participate in continuous improvement and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) teams.
Assist co-workers as directed.
Perform and complete other work as assigned by supervisor.
Provides feedback and solutions to leadership on critical equipment issues pertaining to safety or operational capabilities
Display flexible outlook toward change management, working on cross-functional teams, training for the use of new tools and methodologies, and willingness and ability to obtain operating knowledge of all production equipment.
Participate in daily housekeeping efforts. Ensure job site is consistently clean after every job and clean maintenance shop after every shift.
Lead maintenance activity related testing, calibration, and repairs of pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, indicating, and control instruments / equipment.
Provide Automation support and PLC training to site maintenance personnel
Performs duties and provides work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery
Comply with all company / customer regulations, policies, and procedures
Ensures that all applicable codes, standards, and specifications are being maintained, including, but not limited to NEC, State / Local electrical codes
Provide solutions for research, development, and implementation
Maintain standardization practices, development, and implementation