Electrical and Controls Engineer

Overview PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Electrical and Controls Engineer partners with manufacturing facilities and business stakeholders to execute small, medium, and large scale capital projects. The engineer supports equipment specification, integration design, installation, commissioning, and startup all while providing ongoing technical support to operations, maintenance, and process teams. The engineer serves as an electrical and controls subject matter expert for XPS Foam extrusion equipment and control systems while ensuring compliance with EH&S, OSHA PSM, and internal Owens Corning standards. Reports to : Global Capital Delivery XPS Foam Engineering Leader Location : Hybrid work environment based out of an Owens Corning location: Granville OH Tallmadge OH Rockford IL Russellville AR Travel : 25 - 35% travel based on project demands. Span of Control : Manufacturing plants in the US, Canada, and Mexico Job Responsibilities Provides electrical project management on capital projects to ensure successful design principles, within designated timeframe and budget. Applies sound engineering practices towards the completion of all projects Delivers full project scope creation and utilizes the stage gate process to ensure alignment Focused effort on achieving zero injuries by ensuring safe work practices are applied and upheld Oversees contract engineering resources to ensure design and commissioning work is exceptional Fully manages capital projects from start to finish – write scope, capital approval requests, issue PO’s etc. Delivers exceptional leadership and engineering on technical improvements for productivity, quality, equipment uptime, and line utilization. Provides electrical leadership for aspects of multiple projects simultaneously Adheres to all plant and position-specific safety policies, procedures, and standards Develop scope, estimate costs, evaluate program, and coordinate resources for vertical startup Source and manage outside engineering firms as needed to ensure exceptional project delivery Ensures all projects are delivered consistently with scope and expectations around operability and costs Leads technical consultation and guidance Leads with Safety as a value and priority Serves as an expert in the division’s technical applications Partners with plant personnel in troubleshooting various control systems Provides engineering solutions to safely control energy sources with LTT, interlocks, and e-stop circuitry Ensure PLC/HMI controls maintain appropriate and consistent configuration to allow for efficient operation Job Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field Functional experience with MES and SCADA systems, especially Ignition 3+ years’ experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment 3+ years’ experience leading electrical capital project design and implementation for projects Strong leadership within cross-functional disciplines and organizations on project delivery Knowledge and experience with major electrical/controls technology platforms – i.e.: Allen Bradley or Siemens Preferred Experience Managing and delivering results through projects and initiatives Experience providing leadership to experienced, technical resources Knowledgeable in IT networking and Manufacturing Application Support Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong verbal and communication skills General understanding of all applicable electrical codes Able to achieve results fast individually and through teams Conducts themselves with the highest ethical and moral standards Familiarity with pneumatics, hydraulics, control valves, and servo systems Knowledge in writing project scopes, cost estimates, and contractor bid packages Learns concepts and new skills at a very rapid pace and applies learning to the job Understands deep and complex scientific concepts and can troubleshoot problems Strong project leadership skills and ability to manage projects through to completion Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills to quickly assess situations, develop appropriate solutions, and manage execution Able to utilize data and data collection systems for problem-solving and decision-making to eliminate manufacturing losses and unnecessary costs Strong knowledge of motor control, programmable controllers, software, instrumentation, feedback control systems, control system networks, and supervisory computer and data acquisition systems #J-18808-Ljbffr