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GAF · 4 days ago

Automation & Controls Specialist II

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$74K/yr - $102K/yr

5+ years exp

GAF is a company dedicated to protecting what matters most, providing a supportive culture for employee growth and community involvement. The Automation and Controls Specialist role focuses on leading electrical projects, troubleshooting control and electrical issues, and mentoring maintenance technicians to enhance manufacturing reliability. This position requires expertise in PLC-based controls and a collaborative approach to preventative maintenance.

Building MaterialCommercialConstructionManufacturingReal EstateResidential

No H1B

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

Qualification

PLC-based controlsRockwell Automation softwareElectrical power distributionInstrumentation calibrationHMI developmentProcess control experienceEffective communication

Required

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 - FTView and/or Wonderware

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

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

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.

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.

Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.

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.