Automation & Controls Specialist II

About GAF

GAF is the North American leader in residential roofing materials. We are excited to be constructing our newest shingle manufacturing facility in Newton, KS and hiring for the Automation and Controls Specialist role.

New Plant, New Opportunities

This is your chance to be part of a greenfield startup. You will have the opportunity to travel to our other locations, engage with peers, support the hiring of plant staff, and participate in the design and construction of the facility. Your first years will be rewarding and challenging with an amazing team fully supporting you.

Job Summary

The Automation and Controls Specialist role provides leadership and technical expertise in support of the safe and reliable operation of the manufacturing plant. Their primary focus will be on electrical projects dealing with controls, data acquisition, and other related issues.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Periodically investigate and make an analysis of electrical or electronic-based problems associated with the production operations and take the appropriate action to correct these problems.
• Assist and train maintenance, production, or other technicians as needed with technical or troubleshooting-related matters.
• Contribute to capital projects initiated by on-site engineering resources or the corporate Controls Team.
• Direct the work of outside contractors and maintenance staff during project installation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Deep understanding of basic electrical theory.
• 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.
• Expertise focused on electrical components, electrical power distribution systems, PLCs, instrumentation, and variable speed AC 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.
• Effective communication skills.

Qualifications Preferred

• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo drives.
• Controls experience with a continuous web handling operation.
• Experience with DC drives.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley safety PLCs, I/O, and STO hardware.

Benefits

• 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 have a robust 401K plan including an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• We provide professional growth and development opportunities, including internal training programs and courses, and 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.
• We are committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire.
• We comply with federal, state, and local disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
• We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.