Automation & Controls Specialist II

GAF Materials Corp.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Automation and Controls Specialist to lead technical projects in a manufacturing plant. This role focuses on electrical systems, ensuring the safe operation of production processes while mentoring a team of technicians. You will engage in troubleshooting, design, and installation of PLC-based controls, contributing to the reliability and efficiency of operations. Join a company that values your growth and offers a supportive culture, where you can make a meaningful impact on the community and the industry. If you are passionate about automation and eager to drive improvements, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Financial Coaching

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial automation or 7+ years in continuous process environments.
• Proficiency in PLC-based control systems and troubleshooting electrical issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical projects and mentor maintenance technicians.
• Troubleshoot control and electrical problems affecting production.

Skills

Electrical Theory

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Process Control

Analytical Tools

Education

Associate’s Degree in Industrial Automation

High School Diploma with 7+ years experience

Tools

Rockwell Automation Software

Allen Bradley PowerFlex Drives

FTView

Wonderware

Job description

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Automation & Controls Specialist II

Apply locations Tampa, FL time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id 23911

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary
The Automation and Controls Specialist role provides leadership and technical expertise in support of the safe and reliable operation of the manufacturing plant. Their primary focus will be on electrical projects dealing with controls, data acquisition, and other related issues. Responsibilities include troubleshooting control, instrument, and electrical problems that adversely affect the manufacturing process. In addition, it is expected that this individual will mentor a small team of maintenance E/I technicians and work with the planner on preventative maintenance programs to enhance reliability. The selected candidate will be skilled in the design, installation, and upkeep of PLC-based controls in an industrial continuous process environment.

Essential Duties

• Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Manage the design and installation of electrical/electronic equipment.
• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles.
• Partner with the maintenance planner to ensure electrical projects are properly scheduled on PMDs, and partner with the maintenance engineer to develop a good electrical/electronic preventative maintenance system.
• Perform design calculations and prepare equipment or material specifications for electrical and electronic PLC-based systems.
• Periodically investigate and make an analysis of electrical or electronic-based problems associated with the production operations and take the appropriate action to correct these problems.
• Assist and train maintenance, production, or other technicians as needed with technical or troubleshooting-related matters.
• Contribute to capital projects initiated by on-site engineering resources or the corporate Controls Team.
• Direct the work of outside contractors and maintenance staff during project installation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• Associate’s Degree in Industrial Automation or a related field with 5+ years of experience OR a High School Diploma coupled with 7+ years of demonstrated experience in an industrial continuous process environment.
• Deep understanding of basic electrical theory.
• Knowledge of electrical/electromechanical devices.
• Knowledge of different types of instrumentation and how to calibrate them: Pressure, temperature, flow.
• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software - Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, FTView, CCW, and FTAC.
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drives.
• Expertise focused on electrical components, electrical power distribution systems, PLCs, instrumentation, and variable speed AC drives.
• HMI development experience - FTView and/or Wonderware.
• Experience with maintaining production networks, including servers and managed switches.
• Demonstrated process control experience in defining, designing, installing, and maintaining control logic systems and equipment in a continuous process manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use trending and other analytical tools to troubleshoot process issues.
• Effective communication skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future requirements for sponsorship of an employment-based visa status.

Qualifications Preferred

• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo drives.
• Controls experience with a continuous web handling operation.
• Experience with DC drives.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley safety PLCs, I/O, and STO hardware.

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).

With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.