Controls Technician - PLC & Automation Specialist

Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Manville in Fernley, NV is hiring a Controls Technician to maintain and improve production equipment, ensuring safe operations and high uptime. The role covers electrical, instrumentation, and control systems with emphasis on troubleshooting, calibration, and automation improvements.

The position requires hands-on PLC programming, HMI support, and collaboration across teams to optimize plant performance. Strong safety focus and minimal travel expected; 12-hour shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree; BS preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of practical electrical/instrumentation/controls experience in an industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience with programming PLCs and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve production and facility equipment to support roofing material manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and develop corrective actions across electrical, instrumentation, and controls.
• Support PID loops, process controls, and automation systems; provide PLC/HMI training as needed.
• Lead testing, calibration, and repair of control equipment; ensure calibration standards and procedures.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation

PLC programming

HMI systems

Safety

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's degree

Tools

DMMs

P&IDs

Schematics

Job description

Johns Manville in Fernley, NV is hiring a Controls Technician to maintain and improve production equipment, ensuring safe operations and high uptime. The role covers electrical, instrumentation, and control systems with emphasis on troubleshooting, calibration, and automation improvements.

The position requires hands-on PLC programming, HMI support, and collaboration across teams to optimize plant performance. Strong safety focus and minimal travel expected; 12-hour shifts may apply.