Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager

About the role

The Owens Corning – Fort Smith Plant is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager. This position contributes to the success of the Fort Smith plant by providing controls, network, and automation support for the plant. Automation/Engineer will also lead automation capital projects for the site, achieving stated results on time and within budget, and directly supervise the Automation technicians.

Job 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
• Reliability Champion for Motor Circuit Analysis and Thermography PdM programs
• Aid Corporate Engineering and Plant engineering with Automation projects
• Lead Automation capital projects for the facility
• 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
• 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 lead Plant TPM Initiatives and Projects
• Ensure adherence to management of change process. Development, scheduling work orders, time keeping, and supervision of the Automation technicians

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent training, knowledge, and experience
• Five years automation and control engineering experience in a plant, corporate engineering or related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Electrical and Controls Design Engineering experience
• Eligible for work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. This positions is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
• Project scheduling skills
• Developer (mentor, coach, guide)
• General knowledge of control systems and design
• General knowledge of TPM and maintenance processes
• Strong knowledge of PLC based controls and HMI applications (Siemens & Allen-Bradley)
• Knowledge of practical application of OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI standards
• Leadership (effectively present information/respond to customers)
• Values (integrity, accountability, candor and innovation)
• Communicator (explainer, good listener)
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Strategist (well organized, prioritizes)
• AC and DC motor and drive systems, Siemens and Allen-Bradley
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, or holidays when operating situations require
• Five years of direct people management preferred
• Preferred experience
• Equipment evaluation and selection experience
• Knowledgeable in process controls and facility electrical distribution
• Strong programming and troubleshooting of control systems
• Ability to influence without authority
• Data Historian experience (Ignition and/or IP21 platforms)
• Upgrading control systems (PLC’s and HMI’s) to current technologies
• Working Knowledge of Wonderware
• 480v-24v Circuits

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to safeguard self and others with proper PPE for the specific task
• Exposure to hot/cold temperature- periodically
• Exposure to noise- periodically
• Hand/Eye Coordination– continuously
• Walk, sit, stand for duration of shift with regular breaks
• Lift/carry/move up to 25 lbs. independently and heavier weights with assistance
• Climb stairs, steps, and ladders
• Work at heights-periodically
• Able to communicate with co-worker’s face to face, by telephone, and electronic communications
• Possess manual dexterity necessary and ability to operate equipment, operate a computer, and other standard office equipment
• Vision adequate to manipulate equipment controls, complete paperwork, utilize computers, and have depth perception

Benefits

Competitive compensation, quarterly bonus plan, and a substantial benefits package including Insurances for: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/Disability/Supplemental Offerings), 401k (Company Contribution regardless of employee participation – PLUS matching for employee contributions), Paid Time Off (Vacation and 11 Holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.