Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager

Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager

Location(s):
Fort Smith, AR, US, 72916

Function:
Manufacturing

Audience:
Experienced Professional

Work Arrangement:
On Site

Requisition

Competitive compensation, quarterly bonus plan, and a substantial benefits package including Insurances for:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/Disability/Supplemental Offerings, 401k (Company Contribution regardless of employee participation – PLUS matching for employee contributions), Paid Time Off (Vacation and 11 Holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.

• Provide electrical, controls and automation support to Automation projects, plant process, packaging and utility operations
• Support Plant Maintenance and Operations teams in system and equipment troubleshooting and in technology transfer
• Reliability Champion for Motor Circuit Analysis and Thermography PdM programs.
• Assist Corporate Engineering and Plant engineering with Automation projects
• Lead Automation capital projects for the facility
• Provide technical support to all operating and maintenance departments to help trouble shoot and diagnose issues related to PLC and HMI programs.
• Train maintenance technicians and operators on new technology to allow proper maintenance and trouble shooting
• Enhance maintenance processes through equipment and systems analysis to identify opportunities for equipment or process modification, equipment replacement, or application of new technology
• Actively develop and implement cost savings initiatives involving waste minimization, productivity improvements and other process optimization opportunities through an active partnership with the site's maintenance and operation teams
• Support Break Down Analysis process and create One Point Lessons to support knowledge transfer
• Develop, implement and monitor automation and control strategies and system architecture for the facility. To review designs by others, and to ensure adherence to strategies and Owens Corning specifications
• Follow and enforce all safety rules, regulations, procedures, training, and initiatives
• Support and adhere to Reliability Work Process (RWP).
• Support and lead Plant TPM Initiatives and Projects
• Ensure adherence to management of change process.
• Development, scheduling work orders, time keeping, and supervision of the Automation technicians.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent training, knowledge, and experience
• Five years automation and control engineering experience in a plant, corporate engineering or related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Electrical and Controls Design Engineering experience
• Eligible for work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
• General knowledge of control systems and design
• General knowledge of TPM and maintenance processes
• Strong knowledge of PLC based controls and HMI applications (Siemens & Allen-Bradley)
• Knowledge of practical application of OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI standards
• Leadership (effectively present information/respond to customers)
• Values (integrity, accountability, candor and innovation)
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills
• Strategist (well organized, prioritizes)
• AC and DC motor and drive systems, Siemens and Allen-Bradley
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, or holidays when operating situations require.
• 5 years of direct people management preferred.

• Equipment evaluation and selection experience
• Knowledgeable in process controls and facility electrical distribution
• Strong programming and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Data Historian experience (Ignition and/or IP21 platforms)
• Upgrading control systems (PLC’s and HMI’s) to current technologies
• Working Knowledge of Wonderware
• TPM training or exposure is desirable

• Ability to safeguard self and others with proper PPE for the specific task
• Exposure to hot/cold temperature- periodically
• Exposure to noise- periodically
• Hand/Eye Coordination– continuously
• Walk, sit, stand for duration of shift with regular breaks
• Lift/carry/move up to 25 lbs. independently and heavier weights with assistance.
• Climb stairs, steps, and ladders
• Work at heights-periodically
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary
• Able to communicate with co-worker’s face to face, by telephone, and electronic communications.
• Possess manual dexterity necessary and ability to operate equipment, operate a computer, and other standard office equipment.
• Vision adequate to manipulate equipment controls, complete paperwork, utilize computers, and have depth perception.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.