E&I Technician I

GAF•Newton, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The E&I Technician I is an entry-to-intermediate level role focused on supporting maintenance and foundational troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems. Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the role helps ensure safe operation of plant electrical infrastructure and assists Level II E&I Technicians with routine calibrations and repairs to support optimal plant performance. The position is part of GAF’s new shingle manufacturing facility in Newton, Kansas. During construction and commissioning, the technician may take on a range of duties, participate in facility design and construction activities, support plant hiring, and travel to other GAF locations. The role is expected to transition toward its steady-state responsibilities over time. Start-up and commissioning may initially require up to 50% travel; occasional travel may also be needed for conferences, site visits, professional development, or learning opportunities. The job involves frequent exposure to extreme cold and heat, humidity, temperature changes, atmospheric conditions, vibration, and hazards, as well as constant noise. Physical activities include frequent movement, lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, repetitive motion, and coordination. Reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling are constant demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of industrial or mechanical maintenance experience in high-volume manufacturing operations; continuous-process experience is preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to safety.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work with GAF employees at all levels.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work as a team player and influence or lead others without direct authority.
Willingness to drive change for continuous improvement and accept others’ ideas and methods.
Intermediate proficiency in G Suite.
Foundational ability to read and interpret basic electrical schematics, loop sheets, and P&IDs.
Entry-level familiarity with PLC-based control systems and ability to navigate SCADA interfaces for monitoring.
Competency using multimeters, precision measuring equipment such as calipers and gauges, and basic electrical hand tools.
Foundational knowledge of 480V three-phase systems and their controls.
Working knowledge of HAZMAT, SDS, EPA, OSHA (LTV/Arc Flash), NEC, and NFPA requirements.
Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions and calculate basic tolerances.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
NFPA 70E certificate.
Experience in continuous-process manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Champion a safe and clean work environment, making safety the highest priority.
Participate in safety, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives.
Follow safety policies and procedures, inspect plant areas, and resolve or appropriately communicate identified deficiencies.
Perform routine troubleshooting, service, and repair of basic plant electrical and control systems.
Assist Level II technicians with installation and calibration of pneumatic, hydraulic, and digital industrial instrumentation.
Diagnose and repair basic AC/DC motor issues and single-phase and three-phase power systems.
Perform daily preventive maintenance on equipment, facility infrastructure, and utilities.
Document work in the CMMS, maintaining accurate labor, parts, and technical findings to support Maintenance Planners in refining job methods.
Perform other duties as assigned.