Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

SUMMARY

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of plant electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control systems. This position supports safe and reliable plant operations through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment, process controls, PLC systems, motor controls, variable frequency drives, and instrumentation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and controls work involving the diagnosis, installation, testing, calibration, maintenance, and repair of industrial equipment including PLCs, motor controls, AC/DC drive systems, instrumentation, transducers, computer interface equipment, and associated control systems
• Maintains, constructs, installs, repairs and calibrates any plant electrical, instrument, and metering equipment including pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, flow meters, level instruments, load cells, etc.
• Participates in preventive and predictive maintenance programs for plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
• Performs original electrical/electronic layouts and circuit designs
• Works from information obtained from engineering drawings, electrical diagrams, simple and complex sketches as well as other related documents
• Troubleshoots electrical, electronic and instrument systems
• Applies protective coatings to equipment fabricated, modified, maintained, etc.
• Participates in the safety and good housekeeping programs established within the plant
• Completes Work Orders, Activity Reports, and Work Logs in SAP
• Performs other related duties consistent with the nature of the job as directed by management
• Works in an efficient self-directed manner to resolve electrical issues that plague the plant or a specific process
• Maintain compliance with NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements
• Participates in root cause failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and process uptime

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Must be able to read electrical/electronic blueprints
• Proficient troubleshooting of 480/240/120VAC, and 24VDC control systems
• Understanding of analog and discrete I/O systems
• Working knowledge of 4-20mA, 0-10V, thermocouple, and RTD signals
• Ability to troubleshoot Ethernet/IP and industrial communications networks
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs
• Ability to use calibration equipment and diagnostic software
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Must be able to use different types of electrical meters associated with the task to troubleshoot electrical/electronic problems
• Must have the ability to multi-task

• Ability to safely operate forklifts and aerial lifts
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to effectively utilize SAP software
• Ability to run conduit as directed
• Ability to document changes in written formats
• Ability to read and understand PLC logic
• Must be able to plan and execute in written form a safe job plan utilizing electrical safe work practices
• Ability to install and set-up electrical power distribution devices including blade switches, circuit breakers, relays, etc.

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPETENCIES

The employee must be able to:

• Proficiency operating a computer
• SAP
• Virtual machines and remote desktop applications
• Rockwell software suite

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Ability to obtain forklift and aerial lift certification upon hire
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Four or more years related experience in an industrial environment
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
• Certified electrician or equivalent experience
• Experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, Automation, or Mechatronics Technology
• Allen-Bradley PLC and FactoryTalk experience
• Experience with PowerFlex drives
• SAP maintenance software experience
• Manufacturing experience in continuous process industries

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires:

• Exposure to elevated temperatures around process heating and manufacturing equipment
• Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds
• Bending, twisting and climbing ladders
• Regular attendance on site and the ability to work varying or rotating shifts
• Wearing respirator protection
• Participates in the Safety and good housekeeping programs as established within the Plant

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

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.