Senior Controls and Automation Specialist Job Village of Cedarhurst New York USA,Engineering

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values.

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Job Description Senior Controls and Automation Specialist

Location:

IKO Glass Fiber Inc., Chester, SC Department:
Maintenance Type:
Full Time IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values.

People like you!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Competitive salary
Competitive health and benefit plan
Competitive matched retirement savings program
The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

WHEN YOU JOIN US YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO;

Key Responsibilities Automation System Ownership

Serve as the primary technical resource for plant-wide automation and process control infrastructure including PLC, DCS, HMI, and drive systems. Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automation platforms to support continuous process manufacturing and maximize equipment uptime and operational efficiency. Provide technical leadership in diagnosing complex control system failures, network communication issues, and drive system faults.

PLC / DCS Programming & Control Architecture

Develop, modify, and maintain control strategies and automation code within:
Siemens PCS 7 Distributed Control System (DCS) Siemens S7 PLC platforms (S7-1200 / S7-1500) using TIA Portal Perform advanced diagnostics, root cause analysis, and corrective actions within PLC/DCS environments. Implement control logic enhancements and process improvements to improve system stability, throughput, and product quality. Maintain program version control, backups, and structured documentation of automation systems.

Drives, Motion Control & Power Systems

Configure, commission, and troubleshoot Siemens G120 and S120 variable frequency drives (VFDs) and associated motor control systems. Optimize drive parameters and control schemes to improve energy efficiency, system responsiveness, and equipment reliability.

Industrial Networks & Communications

Support and maintain industrial communication infrastructure including: PROFINET PROFIBUS Ethernet/IP Diagnose network-level communication failures and optimize network performance across control platforms.

HMI, Visualization & Diagnostics

Develop and maintain HMI visualization interfaces and operator diagnostic tools. Create and optimize HMI screens to enhance process visibility, troubleshooting capability, and operator efficiency. Support integration of data visualization and process monitoring tools for improved system performance analysis.

Capital Projects & Equipment Integration

Lead automation-related activities for new equipment installations, capital improvement projects, and system upgrades. Collaborate with engineering teams, contractors, and OEM vendors during design, installation, commissioning, and startup phases. Implement automation software updates required for new motors, instrumentation, sensors, and process equipment. Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning procedures.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Reliability

Support plant initiatives focused on automation reliability, predictive maintenance, and process optimization. Drive improvements that increase equipment availability, process stability, and production throughput. Identify opportunities to modernize legacy automation systems and implement best practices in industrial control architecture.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure all automation systems comply with plant safety standards, electrical codes, and corporate operational procedures. Support adherence to lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and process safety requirements. Maintain documentation and configuration records for critical automation systems.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

Associate's degree or…