Electrical Controls Technician

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

The Electrical Controls Technician ensures the proper functioning of electrical systems and equipment within the plant. The ideal candidate should have a strong electrical background in troubleshooting electrical equipment including PLC's, motor controls, VFD's, temperature controls and other equipment up to 480 volts in a manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of NFPA70E and the requirements.

• Hands-on troubleshooting and repair of electrical processes, systems, and controls to improve safety, quality and efficiency.
• Assist in answering line calls from production to troubleshoot electrical and extrusion problems.
• Create electrical schematics and blueprints for new electrical installations and update existing blueprints.
• Participate in project teams for new equipment installations and capital improvement, sourcing vendors, issuing purchase orders, etc.

• Must have 3-5 years of in-depth, hands-on experience in industrial controls engineering practices, trends, and procedures.
• Experience using and referencing both NEC and NFPA70E.
• 3-5 years of experience with HMIs, PLCs, motion control, Rockwell (Control Logix, Factory Talk), Ethernet/IP and Modbus communication networks.
• 3-5 years' experience in the maintenance field.
• Journeyman's Card preferred.
• Ability to analyze and comprehend technical drawings and documents, possess strong PLC skills and industrial network integration along with general business knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to train and test peers.

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.


A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected].

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care

PerkSpot Employee Discount Program