GAF · 11 hours ago
Automation & Controls Specialist IV
Ennis, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $148K/yr
10+ years expGAF is a company that covers more than just buildings, emphasizing support and community. The Automation and Controls Specialist role provides leadership and technical expertise for the safe operation of the manufacturing plant, focusing on electrical projects and mentoring a team of technicians.
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
Required
Associate's Degree in Industrial Automation or related field with 10+ years of demonstrated experience in a continuous manufacturing environment required or
H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with 15+ years of demonstrated experience in a continuous manufacturing 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
HMI development proficiency - FTView and Wonderware
Experience with maintaining production networks, including servers and managed switches
Demonstrated ability to manage/install production servers
Expertise focused on electrical components, electrical power distribution systems, PLCs, instrumentation, and variable speed AC drives
Demonstrated process control experience in defining, designing, installing, and maintaining control logic systems and equipment in a continuous process manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience in leading controls projects to fruition: Preparing scope, meeting with vendors, evaluating vendor progress, and managing the installation/startup
Demonstrated ability to use trending and other analytical tools to troubleshoot process issues
Deep understanding of how a continuous web handling system works and how to troubleshoot it
Deep understanding of process and ability to troubleshoot machine issues
Acknowledged SME on controls improvements as it relates to their/similar plants
Demonstrated willingness to share knowledge with other team members/plants. Actively engages with other controls personnel
Effective communication skills
Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley safety PLCs, I/O, and STO hardware
Preferred
Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo drives
Experience with DC drives
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.
Company
GAF
GAF has become North America’s largest manufacturer of commercial and residential roofing.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Altmeyer
Chief Executive Officer
John Barkhouse
President & CEO
Recent News
Business Wire
2025-11-11
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