E&I Technician II

About the role

The E&I Technician II is responsible for the advanced maintenance, programming, and troubleshooting of complex electrical and instrumentation systems. This role requires high-level technical expertise to install, calibrate, and repair digital industrial instrumentation and networked control systems to ensure optimal plant performance.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safe and clean work environment, embedding safety as the highest priority within our culture.
• Participate in safety, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with safety policies and procedures, conduct inspections of plant areas, and ensure deficiencies found are resolved or appropriately communicated.
• Read and create electrical, electronic, process, and mechanical drawings including: loop sheets, ANSI ladder diagrams, motor elementaries, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, Logic Diagrams (SAMA and Boolean), Mechanical Machine drawings, Instrument Location Plans, and Electronic Diagrams.
• Troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing plant-wide control systems, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA platforms.
• Installing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial networks and communication protocols.
• Installing and calibrating pneumatic, hydraulic, and digital instrumentation to factory specifications.
• Setting up, configuring, and performing backups for industrial PCs and SQL/HMI databases.
• Utilizing predictive technologies to improve equipment uptime and participating in continuing training processes.
• Assisting supervision in the design and replacement of equipment to enhance plant electrical performance.
• Providing training and technical guidance to Maintenance Electricians to improve overall plant system knowledge.
• Document all work in the CMMS, ensuring high data integrity regarding labor, parts, and technical findings to assist Maintenance Planners in refining job methods.
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Associate’s Degree Associates or technical degree or certification in a related field preferred
• 5+ years industrial maintenance experience in a high volume manufacturing operations, preferably continuous process

Qualifications Preferred

• NFPA 70e certificate preferred
• A demonstrated commitment to safety
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work as a team player
• Able to influence and lead others over whom he/she has no direct authority
• Able to drive for change in the interest of continuous improvement
• Accepting the ideas and methods of others
• Able to work well and communicate well with other GAF employees, at all levels in the organization
• Excellent organization skills
• Intermediate proficiency in G suite
• Advanced ability to read and create electrical, electronic, and process drawings (loop sheets, ANSI ladder diagrams, P&IDs, and Logic Diagrams)
• Mastery of all precision tools, meters, and shop equipment required for complex electrical tasks
• Knowledge of applicable predictive technologies to improve operational efficiency
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple physical variables in everyday manufacturing situations
• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and PLC5
• Advanced knowledge of DCS platforms (Fisher-Rosemount Delta V or Honeywell Experion)
• Experience with SCADA software, specifically Wonderware Intouch
• Familiarity with SQL, InSQL, and HMI database management
• Expertise in DC and AC Drive systems, including AC Vector, Brushless DC, Electric Servo, and Stepping Motor drives
• Sound understanding of motor elementaries and high-voltage power distribution
• Mastery of precision meters, calibration tools, and electrical shop equipment
• Advanced ability to read and create Loop Sheets, ANSI Ladder Diagrams, P&IDs, Logic Diagrams (SAMA and Boolean), and Electronic Diagrams
• Ability to resolve complex problems involving multiple physical variables in manufacturing environments

Qualifications Preferred

• Physical Demands: Stationary Position - Occasionally Move/Traverse - Frequently Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently Transport/Lifting - Frequently Transport/Carrying - Frequently Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently Ascend/Descend - Frequently Balancing - Frequently Position Self/Stooping - Frequently Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently Position Self/Crouching - Frequently Position Self/Crawling - Frequently Reaching - Constantly Handling - Constantly Grasping - Constantly Feeling - Constantly Communicate/Talking - Frequently Communicate/Hearing - Frequently Repetitive Motions - Frequently Coordination - Frequently
• Working Conditions: Extreme cold - Frequently Extreme heat - Frequently Humid - Frequently Wet - Frequently Noise - Frequently Hazards - Frequently Temperature Change - Frequently

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.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. 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.