PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Automation and Electrical Controls Engineer has responsibility for overall Automation and Electrical Maintenance Operations at the Gastonia manufacturing facility. They are responsible for all aspects of the electrical maintenance processes, and uses engineering skills to drive improvements in safety, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs and assuring environmental compliance.

 

REPORTS TO: Gastonia Maintenance Leader

Benefits of Working at Owens Corning:

68 Consecutive years as a Fortune 500® Company $9.7 Billion in 2023 Sales Revenue Presence in 31 Countries with 25,000 employees  Health and Wellness Opportunities Adoption and Family Assistance- OC is committed to helping employees in their endeavor to build a family, including financial assistance for adoption and surrogacy Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) provides U.S. employees the opportunity to purchase Owens Corning stock at a 15 percent discount every six month Parental leave- Four weeks of paid time off for all new parents; this includes both mothers and fathers at the time of birth or the adoption of a child A rebate program that allows employees to receive a rebate of up to $2,000 every four years for purchases of OC’s wide range of products for new construction or home improvement

Just what is it that makes Owens Corning unique? Of course, there are the products, the global reach, and the strong commitment to sustainability. Behind all of that though, it’s our people and our purpose. That’s our difference. We are proud to be recognized for our ongoing product, environmental and social sustainability efforts:

Placed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the 14th consecutive year Owens Corning has ranked in the top 10 of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for the past six years

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Safety for an injury free work environment

Educates team members on safe maintenance work processes and procedures Adheres to, and continuously improves, all Plant and position-specific safety policies, procedures, and standards Ensures a safe, clean and environmentally compliant work environment and builds a culture where safety is a first priority Effectively communicates Owens Corning’s stand of safety with external parties and ensures that they work according to our safety standards Good knowledge of NEC NFPA 70 and 70E, including Arc Flash

Developing Talent

Develops and executes training plans for maintenance personnel and creates a continuous learning environment for employees Co-leads and coaches’ primary maintenance workforce and drives their engagement Promotes a work environment characterized by mutual trust and respect, open and honest communications, teamwork and a passion for winning Serves as a technical expert and invests in the growth and development of others Works closely with the Operation Department in a team-based environment that is designed to manage in a manner that will ensure continuously improving machine performance and employee efficiency

Leading Automations Maintenance Operations

Provide electrical, controls and automation support to automation projects, Plant production, packaging and utility operations Support Plant Maintenance and Operations Teams in system and equipment troubleshooting and in technology transfer Train maintenance technicians and operators on new technology to allow proper maintenance and troubleshooting Reliability Champion for Motor Circuit Analysis and thermography PdM programs Support break down analysis process and create One Point Lessons (OPLs) to support knowledge transfer Ensures the proper routine electrical maintenance of Plant equipment Promotes the service and quality culture in the department to meet/exceed established goals Develops and executes Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs Improves the reliability of the plant power systems through preventative and predictive maintenance and capital improvements Identifies and captures opportunities for reliability performance and cost improvement Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date and complete set of as-built electrical and controls documentation; including automation device data base (HMI’s, VFD’s, PLC’s, IP addresses) Provides instrumentation, PLC, HMI, VFD’s, AspenTech, and hardware support to the Plant Maintenance Staff Site Electrical expert for all voltages between 5VDC to 12.47kV Electrical and automation troubleshooting: diagnosing problems by applying various troubleshooting techniques with the use of computers, PLC’s, voltage meters, current meters, oscilloscopes and electrical formulas. Support Plant team and MTCE Leadership in performing skills and training needs assessment for maintenance craft personnel, develop and assist with execution of training plan to advance their troubleshooting, electrical safety and programming skills. Performs root cause failure analysis and develops troubleshooting guides for site equipment. The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Five years of automation and control engineering experience in Plant, or related experience in manufacturing environment Strong safety awareness, commitment and safety leadership Experience working with 480 V Experience leading projects (Capital, Focused Improvement) Strong knowledge of PLC based controls and HMI applications (Siemens) Willingness to work nights, weekends, or holidays when operating situations require Onsite required

 EXPERIENCE

Experience working with Siemens PLC strongly preferred (Variable Frequency Drives) Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing experience preferred Understanding of Profi-Net and Ethernet Communication and Network Technology Understanding of 15 KV Electrical Distribution Understanding of Coordinated Multi Drive System Understanding of Siemens WinCC Experience working with Siemens Step 7, Simotion Scout, Simocode Understanding of Siemens PLCs and Process Automation Experience in the process industry Expertise in guard systems Be responsive to the needs of the plant (will be on call) Experience utilizing SAP or other preventative maintenance computer programs and Microsoft Office products Demonstrated ability to work both strategically and hands-on Project scheduling skills General knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance and maintenance processes preferred Familiarization with lean manufacturing processes A proven track record of driving results by engaging others Demonstrated ability to coach and guide for results Demonstrated ability to organize/lead multi-functional teams to achieve plant objectives

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of database systems Demonstrated troubleshooting skills Develop People Competitively drive results Excellent communication skills (written and oral) to effectively communicate with people across all levels of the organization Complete Sinamics S120/G120 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

 

 

 

About Owens Corning

Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses – Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.