
Process Automated Controls Technician
- Denver, CO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- Maintains working knowledge of Corporate Control System Standards and Guidelines and adherence to OC Electrical Safety Programs
- Serve as the subject matter expert on electrical engineering process improvements
- Develop and ensure execution on Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs for all site electrical equipment
- Ensure compliance with all electrical codes at a local and nation level
- Lead plant electrical troubleshooting issues and develop corrective actions and recommendations to prevent reoccurrence (on call responsibilities)
- Strong knowledge in both controls and power delivery
- 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)
- Develop capital projects as necessary; and ensure electrical led projects are on-time and in budget
- Identifies and captures opportunities for reliability performance and cost improvement
- 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
- Promotes a service and quality culture within the department to meet/exceed established goals
- Improves the reliability of the plant systems and assets with implementation of new technologies
- Assists plant and corporate engineering in identifying and scoping control systems related projects
- Provides Instrumentation, PLC, HMI, VFD’s, AspenTech, and hardware support to the plant maintenance staff
- Coordinates work on PC-based control system equipment with IT and Security department
- Support site security systems (gates, cameras, badge access, and lighting)
- And all other functions and responsibilities as described by the Maintenance Department leadership personnel
- Develops and executes training plans for maintenance personnel and creates a continuous learning environment for employees
- Assists in leading and coaching 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
- Five or more years of experience in industrial electrical work
- Strong background in preventive and predictive maintenance and reliability activities
- Working knowledge of reliability tools; RCFA, FMEA, OEE, RCM, CMMS (SAP), etc.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and conduct formal root cause failure analysis
- Experience in a manufacturing environment (Roofing, Paper, or Food manufacturing a plus)
- Be responsive to plant needs (availability to be on call 24/7)
- Experience working with Allen Bradley PLC strongly preferred
- Understanding of Ethernet\IP Communication and Network Technology (ControlNet)
- Understanding of 15 KV Electrical Distribution
- Understanding of Coordinated Multi Drive System (CIP Motion)
- Experience utilizing SAP or other preventative maintenance computer programs and Microsoft Office products
- Demonstrated ability to work both strategically and hands-on
- 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
- Experience working with AB PLC-5, SLC-500, CLX 5000 processors, HMI Panelviews, and Powerflex VFD’s
- Instrumentation PID control in temperature, pressure, and level
- Experience in C, C++, SCADA and Programming
- Demonstrated maintenance and troubleshooting skills with PLC’s and VFD’s (Reliance drives)
- 480-220 volt three phase
- Electrical control systems: 110VAC, 24VDC, 0-10V, 4-20mA signal
- Motor controls including the installation, wiring, and set up of variable frequency drives
- Automatic valves digitally and proportionally controlled
- Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing experience a plus
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) to effectively communicate with people across all levels of the organization
- Ability to adapt in various working environments
- Demonstrated sound troubleshooting skills
- Basic knowledge in Mechanical and Chemical processes
- People Development
- Competitively drive results
- Active listening and process improvement
- Ability to direct and collaborate across teams