Automation & Controls Associate

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

The Controls Associate position will be responsible for learning all aspects associated with the Controls Specialist or Controls Engineer role. This assignment (not to exceed 24 months) serves as an opportunity for the candidate to develop their knowledge and expertise within Controls, with the intent to transition to a Controls Specialist or Controls Engineer role upon successful completion of the assignment. The candidate will be regularly evaluated by the Operations Technology Group to gauge their development progress. The candidate will be given a skills matrix that defines the skill they are expected to master during their time as a Controls Associate.
The Controls Associate will be involved in electrical projects dealing with controls, data acquisition, and other related issues. The selected candidate will focus on developing their skills and expertise in the design, installation, and upkeep of industrial control systems in a continuous process environment.
Essential Duties

• Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Gain experience with design and installation of electrical/electronic equipment.
• Acquiring thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles.
• Acquiring and/or expanding knowledge in performing design calculations and preparing equipment or material specifications for electrical and electronic PLC based systems
• Acquiring knowledge of PLC programming and Rockwell Automation software.
• Acquiring knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting Rockwell VFD drives.
• Acquiring knowledge of HMI development.
• Acquiring knowledge of production network maintenance.
• 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
• Partner with maintenance planner to ensure electrical projects are properly scheduled on PMD’s, and partner with the maintenance engineer to develop a good electrical/electronic preventative maintenance system
• 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

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., without current or future requirements for sponsorship of an employment-based visa status
• Interest in completing Controls related coursework and/or trainings

Qualifications Preferred

• Some knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drives
• HMI development experience - FTView and/or Wonderware
• Experience with maintaining production networks, including servers and managed switches
• Knowledge of electrical components, electrical power distribution systems, PLC’s, instrumentation, and variable speed AC drives
• Demonstrated process control experience in defining, designing, installing, and maintaining control logic systems and equipment in a continuous process manufacturing environment
• Effective communication skills.
• Some knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo drives
• Controls experience with a continuous web handling operation
• Experience with DC drives
• Some exposure to 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).