Automation & Controls Specialist

• Lives the Owens Corning Safety Stand and meets all safety requirements
• Participates in the safety, autonomous maintenance, TPM and housekeeping programs as established within the plant
• Performs job tasks to reduce environmental impact and adheres to the environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste disposal
• Complies with all plant rules and safety regulations
• Communicates safety concerns and/or equipment problems/abnormalities to appropriate personnel
• Notify your Front Line Leader immediately of all injuries, near misses, or first aid
• Understands all regulations for safety harness protection
• Understands lock-out/tag-out procedures for energy sources
• Follows and enforces all company policies and work rules including but not limited to Safety, Environmental, Quality, Management of Change and Capital Execution
• Follow NEC and OSHA electrical requirements as well as corporate LTT policies when troubleshooting and modifying electrical and control systems
• Coordinate full scope of small site-specific capital projects, working with vendors and contractors as necessary
• Act as site technical representative and support for division led projects
• Recommend and implement process improvements
• Programming of PLC’s as needed to support ongoing site operations, improvement initiatives and capital projects
• Assist with upgrade, design and integration of equipment into automated systems including overseeing installation, troubleshooting and debugging of machinery
• Develop and/or improve electrical preventive maintenance plans for site equipment
• Electrical and automation troubleshooting: diagnosing problems by applying various troubleshooting techniques
• Oversee projects involving panel building, equipment relocation and system design
• Responsible for creating and updating plant electrical prints
• Provide electrical safety training as needed
• Perform skills and training needs assessment for maintenance craft personnel, develop and assist with execution of training plan
• Site utility liaison acting as first line of communication with JEA, TECO, and Intercon to coordinate outages, communicate and resolve utility issues
• Site Electrical expert
• Develop and manage plant’s electronic equipment obsolescence strategy
• Maintain compatible and updated PLC and drive revision and firmware
• Manage site software licenses and ensure we have the correct versions to support site equipment
• Develop an electrical monitoring system to predict failure and analyze data to optimize equipment performance
• Set up a calibration program for process instrumentation and measurement equipment
• Performs root cause failure analysis and develops troubleshooting guides for site equipment
• Performs other related duties consistent with the nature of this position, as directed by the area leader

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of Associates Degree in electrical studies and/or 5-10 years related electrical and informal leadership experience
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US
• Must remain drug and alcohol free
• Must read, write and speak English
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Must have basic knowledge of industrial electrical operations
• Must pass the written and practical test in electrical, mechanical, machine shop, and welding
• Must attend internal and external training school
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience
• Must demonstrate industrial electrical troubleshooting skills
• Past performance that demonstrates self-starting behaviors and ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Strong decision-making skills
• Technically orientated and knowledgeable in manufacturing systems
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in computer programs
• Navigate SAP Work Order System proficiently
• Database creation and technical reporting
• Proficient in computer programs
• Must understand verbal and written instructions
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to follow proper radio etiquette
• Must work well in a team environment
• Must have the ability to multi-task
• Must have the ability to do basic mathematical calculations
• Must be willing and able to train others on advanced craft or controls related skills
• Must learn new controls technologies and systems as required throughout plant

SAP experience a plus