Electrical/Controls Engineer II - Phenix City, United States - Johns Manville

Description

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications.

Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe.

We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive.

We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$94,600.00-$130,100.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

Position Overview

The

Electrical and Controls Engineer II

is a key member of the plant leadership team and responsible for electrical systems in the plant as well as control schemes.

This role also provides indirect leadership to all Electricians and I&E Technicians who otherwise report to the Maintenance Supervisor.

This role supports ongoing plant operations, sets growth and migration targets for future state and is a critical contributor to any new plant projects.

Plant Overview

The Phenix City, AL facility swings between 24/5 to 24/7 with a variety of occasional alternate schedules to satisfy our customer's needs; we are a manufacturer of a number of mineral wool insulation products including industrial boards of various densities, batts for use in commercial building applications and a wide range of pipe insulation.

Your Day to Day:
The following duties and responsibilities are presented as broad expectations for this role; understanding the major focus area within each are the electrical and control aspects:
Maintain safety, product quality, and manufacturing effectiveness through daily troubleshooting and resolution of process difficulties.

Drive the continuous improvement of product quality, which will include a firm understanding of customer, manufacturing process capability, and development of semi-finish and finish product specifications.

Support and promote safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements.
Create a compelling manufacturing operations vision that aligns with the plant and JM's goals and core values.
Foster regular two-way conversations in a flat organizational structure to maximize employee engagement and ensure appropriate focus.
Help ensure environmental and safety compliance for the facility.
Diagnose and solve complex problems.
Participates actively in all daily management standing meetings and other staff level meetings.
Complete all duties as assigned with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.
Performs other related duties as assigned; work and partner with Plant Leadership team to achieve business goals.
This role is primarily traditional workdays (Monday through Friday, less holidays), 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM; however depending on projects and other situations, employee must be prepared to occasionally work other schedules as necessary to complete their tasks; the maintenance team reporting into this role works a shift rotation that largely covers 24x7 whether the plant is in operation or curtailed

Additional duties that are more exclusive to this role include:

Be familiar with and stay current on JM standards Proactively propose plans to avoid obsolete or stranded equipment and systems.

Drive standardization / simplification of common parts and systems in the plant.
Document legacy systems as well as ensure all new or changed systems and processes are thoroughly documented.
Support corporate IT with basic plant infrastructure projects Support plant HR/Safety with security access and camera systems.

What You Bring to the Team:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology with a minimum of 3 years of experience in control systems engineering in a continuous and/or discrete manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated electrical and control system engineering capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to provide complex and innovative solutions to project and process engineering problems.
Proficiency with PLC, HMI and VFD applications (including programming) along with communications within enterprise and control networked systems.

Demonstrated knowledge in the application of the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - arc flash energy and shock hazards.

Ability to manage and support multiple projects simultaneously.
Lead Electrical/Controls Engineer on 1 Major or Complex Project (Responsibility > $1M).

Must have the ability to work with and influence a multi-discipline team and management with a demonstrated capability to implement plans and follow through with sustained execution, meeting project milestones in a timely manner.

Demonstrated capabilities in working collaboratively with internal and external engineering resources.
Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated drive and initiative to complete assigned tasks and investigate and seek out improvement opportunities.
Thorough knowledge/understanding of Mechanical Systems.
Knowledge of environmental and safety Local/State/Federal rules/regulations
Strong leadership skills
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Proven problem-solving abilities
Proven analytical and quality improvement ability
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to interface with all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
Ability to understand business principles
May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to and including 25 pounds


Preferred Skills / Experiences:
Demonstrated experience in the engineering and implementation of 480V (Switchgear, Power Distribution Panel, Motor Control Center) and 4160V Power Distribution Systems

System specific:
ABB DCS and VFDs
Fanuc Robotics
Cognex Vision Systems
Wonderware
Genetec

Lean and Six Sigma experience strongly preferred
Experience with AutoCAD or Visio software
Experience with ISO or other highly structured business operating system models
SAP or other ERP system experience a plus
High intellectual capacity and tenacity
Proven ability to plan, organize and execute projects

Physical Demands

Ability to reach all work areas in the plant (i.e. climb ladders, negotiate catwalks, handle heights to 50 feet, etc.), to lift twist and turn up to 50 lb. (i.e. open and close large valves, inspect equipment, and non emergency equipment as needed.

Work Environment

This job is in an industrial, manufacturing environment.

Employee will have a workspace in the general office (engineering section), but will spend on average 30% of their day in the plant.

The job requires working frequently around and with heavy machinery with moving mechanical parts, and mobile equipment.

The environment is not climate controlled and employees must be able to work in environments that may be extremely hot and humid or cold depending upon the operation and the season.

Walking surfaces can be wet, dusty, and uneven. Areas of the building where work must be done have high noise levels, vibration, and/or fumes. Some working areas contain the presence of airborne particles which can irritate the skin or eyes.

Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment which includes safety toed shoes, ear protection, eye protection and in certain areas may be required to where dust masks, gloves, respirators, or head protection.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you.

So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid.

Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance.

JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage.

Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well.

The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account.

JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company.

We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion.

Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace.

Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM's Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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