Job Description:

Introduction

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Summary

The Field Technology Electrical Engineer III (FTEE) will report directly to the Director, Field Technology and will lead various projects at our manufacturing facilities throughout the organization. The FTEE is responsible for design and development of electrical control and innovative systems for GAF manufacturing processes. Remote location is acceptable for this role. The experience required for this position is described in greater detail below.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Essential Duties

Design process control panels and automation systems including the specification and selection of enclosures, disconnecting means, circuit breakers, fuses, transformers and power supplies, PLCs and I/O modules, motor starters and VFDs, servo drives and motors, E-stop circuits, and other components as necessary.
Design 480VAC power distribution systems in support of machine automation and control. Perform load calculations to define the appropriate size/capacity of components and wiring.
Create layout drawings, panel schedules, single-line diagrams, and bills of materials.
Collaborate with the Corporate Project Engineering and Corporate Process Controls teams to ensure electrical and control system designs are in compliance to GAF standards.
Interpret and update existing “as-built” designs with field verification.
Provide hands-on support for control system fabrication, factory acceptance testing (FAT), field installation/commissioning, and end user training.
Actively engage in sharing best practices with peers and plant personnel
Provide technical leadership for all field personnel in the areas of safety, quality, and performance

Project Management:
Lead assigned projects and participate in cross functional corporate project teams.
Create capital project scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules for all assigned electrical projects.
Create preliminary design calculations, sketches, and bills of materials (BOM) take-offs suitable for estimating the total cost of work being performed on a project.
Manage the design, fabrication, and installation of electrical/electronic equipment including electrical power distribution systems, PLCs, instrumentation, VFDs and servo systems.
Collaborate with internal customers to direct the work of contractors and/or plant maintenance personnel for project installations
Collaborate with local and corporate procurement teams to acquire all raw materials required for project completion.

Physical Demands

Keen vision to distinguish colors, discern patterns, and read small text
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, reach, bend, climb, push, and pull.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
Work is typically indoors in a climate controlled environment. May be subject to outdoor work in ambient conditions.
Able to lift and carry up to 30lbs

Under This Roof, We Require

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum of 4+ years working in a Controls, Electrical, or Automation role in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience in electrical design, power distribution and controls integration to include advanced motion/speed controls (Servo, AC/DC drives, PLC’s)
Understanding of PLC hardware, communication protocols, and industrial field I/O.
Proficiency with electrical panel design, preferably with the Autodesk software suite
Professional client relation skills are required to work directly with internal customer Engineering and Operations staff.
Up to 40% travel required

Under This Roof, We Also Value

Experience in the design, selection, and troubleshooting of Allen-Bradley products including PowerFlex VFDs; ControlLogix and GuardLogix PLCs; Kinetix servo drives and motors; and Studio 5000 and related programming environments.
Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software: Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, FTView, CCW, and FTAC.
Programming Control Ladder logic, instrumentation and various control device configurations, database configuration, and intuitive ability to program an otherwise difficult device.
Knowledge and application of the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Experience in the development, installation and maintenance of data acquisition systems and HMI systems such as Wonderware (preferred).
Experience leading projects including field supervision of installation and commissioning.
Working knowledge of the NEC and OSHA regulations related to electrical safety.
Experience with Google G Suite

How We Protect What Matters Most

We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
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.
Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
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).