GAF

Automation & Controls Specialist II

Newton, KS · Mid · Full-time

No sponsorship$88k-$121kDetected 26 days ago

RecruitingPLCLeadershipCommunicationMentoringHMI

About the role

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.
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
Perform other duties as assigned
Expertise focused on electrical components, electrical power distribution systems, PLCs, instrumentation, and variable speed AC drives

Associate's Degree in industrial automation or a related field with 5+ years of experience OR a High School Diploma coupled with 7+ years of demonstrated experience in an industrial continuous process environment.
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 experience
Experience with maintaining production networks, including servers and managed switches
Demonstrated process control experience in defining, designing, installing, and maintaining control logic systems and equipment in a continuous process manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to use trending and other analytical tools to troubleshoot process issues.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future requirements for sponsorship of an employment-based visa status

About GAF - Newton, Kansas
New Plant, New Opportunities
GAF is the North American leader in residential roofing materials.
Their primary focus will be on electrical projects dealing with controls, data acquisition, and other related issues.
include troubleshooting control, instrument, and electrical problems that adversely affect the manufacturing process.
Essential Duties

$88,000-$121,000
We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.

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.
We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
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.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future requirements for sponsorship of an employment-based visa status

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