Automation & Controls Specialist II: PLC & Instrumentation Lead

GAF Materials Corp.; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401K plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement program

Wellness program

Job summary

GAF Materials Corp. seeks an Automation & Controls Specialist II to provide leadership and technical expertise for our new manufacturing plant in Newton, Kansas. This role will focus on electrical projects, troubleshooting, and mentoring a team of technicians.

The successful candidate will require strong knowledge of electrical systems and related software, along with a commitment to supporting our innovative processes and maintaining safety standards. Join us in shaping the future at GAF!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an industrial continuous process environment.
• Deep understanding of basic electrical theory.
• Demonstrated process control experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and installation of electrical/electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot and correct electrical/control problems.
• Mentor maintenance E/I technicians.

Skills

Electrical theory

Rockwell Automation software

PLC-based control systems

HMI development

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s Degree in industrial automation

High School Diploma

Tools

Allen Bradley PowerFlex VFDs

Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo drives

Managed switches

Job description

GAF Materials Corp. seeks an Automation & Controls Specialist II to provide leadership and technical expertise for our new manufacturing plant in Newton, Kansas. This role will focus on electrical projects, troubleshooting, and mentoring a team of technicians.

The successful candidate will require strong knowledge of electrical systems and related software, along with a commitment to supporting our innovative processes and maintaining safety standards. Join us in shaping the future at GAF!