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Owens Corning, global in scope - human in scale. We are an international, publicly traded company, with solid roots in Fort Smith, Arkansas! We have an opportunity for a skilled maintenance planner/lead to join our local team. Owens Corning: Who We Are. WHAT WE OFFER: 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. Owens Corning Roofing Division - Composites: Fort Smith Plant. OC Fort Smith started operations in 1985 and start operations in the new facility/line in 2025 with an expanded site starting up late 2025. We now have 2 separate buildings/lines on the property and have more than doubled in population in 3 years! Fort Smith team works 24/7 creating wet formed fiberglass or coated fiberglass mat that's used in further manufacturing processes, such as shingles, FR building materials. Our 2 New Facilities are completed and has increased the size of our team. Join the Fort Smith Team now for future growth opportunities! 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. In addition, this position will be part of and help lead TPM continuous improvement efforts through the Early Management pillar as well as supporting the operations department Autonomous Maintenance teams. The primary accountabilities of this position is to ensure the safe operation of the Fort Smith Plant manufacturing asset.
Job Responsibility
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
Assist 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
Support Break Down Analysis process and create One Point Lessons to support knowledge transfer
Develop, implement and monitor automation and control strategies and system architecture for the facility
Follow and enforce all safety rules, regulations, procedures, training, and initiatives
Support and adhere to Reliability Work Process (RWP)
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
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
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)
Must have 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
5 years of direct people management preferred
Nice to have
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