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Job Summary
The Corporate Automation and Controls Specialist III provides technical expertise and direction for control and automation systems. This position assists with control and automation systems, data acquisition, and production network management. This position will have responsibility for multiple plants. Position can be based in Gainesville, TX, Gum Springs, AR OR Arkadelphia, AR with 50% Travel Required.

The Corporate Automation and Controls Specialist III is also responsible for troubleshooting electrical problems as they relate to the production line process. This position will provide ongoing technical guidance and coaching/mentoring to the Plant Controls personnel to strengthen their troubleshooting and repair skills.


Essential Duties

Specific responsibilities include (divided into four major categories), but are not limited to:Plant engineering support:
• Act as the primary internal engineering resource concerning control systems for each plant.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant performance
• Create, communicate, justify, and submit for approval control systems projects
• Manage contract resources to complete approved projects
• Support the plant capital plan (1 and 5 year) for budgetingStrategic project development:
• Create and maintain a “systems health” report for obsolescence and development.
• Identify and catalog all obsolete equipment within each operation.
• Present cost and priority information each year in order to get depreciation for strategic projects in the respective plant plan.
• Lead and facilitate strategic projects.Plant support and troubleshooting:
• Provide plant support in instances where local plant personnel are struggling.
• Provide relevant training for control systems where applicable
• Provide troubleshooting expertise through remote support and onsite support when necessary
• Provide ongoing technical guidance and coaching/mentoring to plant controls personnel to strengthen their troubleshooting and repair skills.Control Group Coordination:
• Coordinate with controls group for information and Standards
• Must maintain knowledge of contemporary technology and its application to this industry.
• Must communicate with controls team members through attendance at controls team meetings, conference calls, technical support (Based on GAF policies)
• Perform other duties as assigned at the discretion of the manager of this position.

Qualifications Required

Associate’s Degree in Industrial Automation or a related field. Required10+ Years of Controls Engineering experience in a continuous manufacturing environment. PreferredMust be legally authorized to work in the U.S., without current or future requirements for sponsorship of an employment-based visa statusProficiency with Rockwell Automation software - Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, FTView, CCW, and FTAC.Proficiency selecting, configuring, and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drivesHMI development experience - FTView and/or WonderwareExperience with maintaining Production networks, including servers and managed switchesExpertise focused on electrical components, electrical power distribution systems, PLC’s, instrumentation, and variable speed AC drivesDemonstrated process control experience in defining, designing, installing, and maintaining control logic systems and equipment in a continuous process manufacturing environmentEffective communication skills.Proficiency selecting, configuring, and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo drivesExperience selecting, configuring, and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley safety PLCs, I/O, and STO hardwareControls experience with a continuous web handling operationDemonstrated experience of 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 basic electrical theory.Knowledge of electrical/electromechanical devicesKnowledge of different types of instrumentation and how to calibrate them; Pressure, temperature, flow.Knowledge of different types of instrumentation and how to calibrate them; Pressure, temperature, flow.Ability to tune PID controllers

Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.

Annual Salary Range: 117,000-149,500

How We Protect What Matters Most:1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. 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. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).