Controls Technician: PLC & Automation Expert

NCSL International; Fernley, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Manville in Fernley, NV is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain and improve plant electrical, instrumentation and automation systems essential to roofing material production.

You will troubleshoot complex control issues, calibrate equipment, and support PLC/HMI work while collaborating with maintenance and operations to sustain safety, uptime, and process improvements across teams.

Qualifications

• Associate or higher in electrical/instrumentation field; 5+ years industrial experience preferred.
• Strong PLC/automation troubleshooting and safety mindset required.
• Experience with SAP and maintenance tooling an asset.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and environmental procedures and policies.
• Troubleshoot control systems; calibrate and repair equipment.
• Support PLC/HMI programming and testing for new equipment.
• Train and assist operators on controls and maintenance best practices.
• Maintain documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PID control

PLC programming

HMI systems

Instrumentation

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP software

DMMs/meters

Schematics/PI&Ds

Job description

Johns Manville in Fernley, NV is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain and improve plant electrical, instrumentation and automation systems essential to roofing material production.

You will troubleshoot complex control issues, calibrate equipment, and support PLC/HMI work while collaborating with maintenance and operations to sustain safety, uptime, and process improvements across teams.