Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager

Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager

Fort Smith, AR, 72916

• 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 troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to PLC and HMI programs
• Train maintenance technicians and operators on new technology to allow proper maintenance and troubleshooting
• 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; review designs by others and 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
• Develop, schedule work orders, time keeping, and supervise 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 manufacturing environment
• Electrical and Controls Design Engineering experience
• Eligible for work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future; no visa sponsorship
• Project scheduling skills
• Mentor, coach, guide
• 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)
• Communicator (explainer, good listener)
• 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
• Five 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
• 480v-24v Circuits
• 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, computer, and other standard office equipment
• Vision adequate to manipulate equipment controls, complete paperwork, utilize computers, and have depth perception