Plant Controls Engineer

Owens Corning Inc.•Amarillo, TX

45d

About The Position

The Electrical Controls Engineer (Engineering Lead) contributes to the success of the plant by providing controls, network, and automation support for the plant. Electrical Controls Engineer will also lead related capital projects for the site, achieving stated results on time and within budget. In addition, this position will help lead TPM continuous improvement efforts through the support of multiple pillars.

Requirements

Strong safety awareness, commitment, and safety leadership
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent training, knowledge, and experience
Three or more years of experience in electrical engineering
Ability to write procedures
Automation and controls engineering experience in a plant, corporate engineering, or related experience in a manufacturing environment
Electrical and Controls Design Engineering experience
Project scheduling skills
General knowledge of TPM and maintenance processes
Strong knowledge of control systems and design
Strong knowledge of PLC based controls and HMI applications with emphasis on Allen-Bradley including PLC programming proficiency
Knowledge of practical application of OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI standards
Must have strong troubleshooting skills
AC and DC motor and drive systems and Allen-Bradley
Leadership (effectively present information/respond to customers)
Values (integrity, accountability, candor and innovation)
Communicator (explainer, good listener)
Strategist (well organized, prioritizes)
Developer of talent (mentor, coach, guide)

Nice To Haves

Equipment evaluation and selection experience
Knowledgeable in process controls and facility electrical distribution
Past Leadership responsibility
Data Historian experience (Ignition and/or IP21 platforms)
Upgrading legacy control systems (PLC's and HMI's) to current technologies

Responsibilities

Provide electrical, controls and automation support to Automation projects, plant process, packaging, and utility operations
Support Plant Maintenance and Operations teams in system and equipment troubleshooting and in technology transfer
Assist Corporate Engineering and Plant engineering with Automation projects
Lead assigned capital projects for the Blythewood facility in partnership with Maintenance Leader/team
Provide technical support to all operating and maintenance departments to help trouble shoot and diagnose issues related to PLC and HMI programs.
Train maintenance technicians and operators on new technology to allow proper maintenance and trouble shooting
Enhance maintenance processes through equipment and systems analysis to identify opportunities for equipment or process modification, equipment replacement, or application of new technology
Actively develop and implement cost savings initiatives involving waste minimization, productivity improvements and other process optimization opportunities through an active partnership with the site's maintenance and operation teams
Support Break Down Analysis process and create One Point Lessons to support knowledge transfer
Develops and executes Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs
Improves the reliability of the plant power and control systems through preventative and predictive maintenance and capital improvements
Identifies and captures opportunities for reliability performance and cost improvement
Develop, implement and monitor automation and control strategies and system architecture for the facility. To review designs by others, and to ensure adherence to strategies and Owens Corning specifications
Follow and enforce all safety rules, regulations, procedures, training, and initiatives
Support and adhere to Reliability Work Process (RWP).
Support and lead Plant TPM Initiatives and Projects
Ensure adherence to management of change process.