Electrical Controls Engineer

Company: Owens Corning
Location: Irving
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

PRIMARY PURPOSE



The ElectricalMaintenance Engineerhas responsibility for overall Electrical Maintenance Operationsat the Irving Roofing facility. He/she is responsible for all aspects of the electrical maintenance processes,and uses engineering skills to drive improvements in safety, productivity and quality, while reducing costs and assuring environmental compliance.



REPORTS TO: This position reports to the Maintenance Leader.



Span of Control: Three direct reports along with dotted line reports within Maintenance for a total of 23 employees.







PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES



Living the Safety standard and adhering to safety responsibilities

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• Educates team members on safe electrical maintenance work processes and procedures
  
  
• Good knowledge of NEC NFPA 70 and 70E, including Arc Flash Safety
  
  
• 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 standard of safety with external parties and ensures adherence
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Leading Electrical Maintenance Operations
  
  
  
  
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  • 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)
    
    
  • Other functions and responsibilities as described by the Maintenance Department leadership personnel
    
    
  • Champion APM
    
    
  • Lead and manage internal CA projects (PLC, Electrical upgrades.)
    
    
  • Lead Manage work closely with divisional engineers on CA's.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Leading and Developing Talent
    
    
    
    
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    • Develops and executes training plans for Electrical/Controls maintenance personnel and creates a continuous learning environment for the Electrical/ Controls team.
      
      
    • Assists in leading and coaching primary Electrical/Controls 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 an Electrical technical expert and invests in the growth and development of the Electrical Control team.
      
      
    • Manage Arch flash (training, PPE, assessments)
      
      
    • Manage day to day Electrical/Controls team operations.
      
      
    • Participate in the daily DAM meetings.
      
      
    • Build priorities for the Electrical/Controls team using lost time trees.
      
      
    • Assign work and manage the Electrical SAP work bucket.
      
      
    • Follow the attendance policy and hold the team accountable.
      
      
    • Lead the electrical team to build reliability into the IRV Electrical systems.
      
      
    • Drive Electrical team's PM completion rate.
      
      
    • Support Start up after down periods.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      JOB REQUIREMENTS
      
      
      
      Minimum Qualifications
      
      
      
      
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      • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) with minimum 3 years relevant work experience /or Associates/Vocational Degree with 5 years relevant work experience in related field
        
        
      • Strong background in preventive and predictive maintenance and reliability activities
        
        
      • Working knowledge of reliability tools; RCFA, FMEA, Life Cycle Costing, 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
        
        
        
        
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        • 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
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
          
          
          
          
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          • 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
            
            
            
            
            
            About Owens Corning
            
            
            
            Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our three integrated businesses - Composites, Insulation, and Roofing - provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with approximately 18,000 employees in 30 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information,
            
            
            
            Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            Nearest Major Market: Irving
            
            
            
            
            Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            

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