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OWENS CORNING CORPORATE SERVICES LLC Automation & Controls Engineer in Kent, Ohio
Automation & Controls Engineer Location(s): Tallmadge, OH, US, 44278 Function: Research and Development Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: Hybrid Requisition ID: 62957 PURPOSE OF THE JOB TheAutomation & Controls Electrical Engineerwill play a key role in partnering with Owens Corning Extruder Polystyrene(XPS) Foam manufacturing facilities and other members of the XPS Foam Business. The Engineer is accountable for executing medium and large capital delivery projects for the XPS Foam Business and providing technical support to the XPS Foam manufacturing including operations, maintenance, and process support. The Engineer is expected to drive improvements in safety, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs and assuring EH&S compliance. Responsibilities include translating needs to engineering calculations, specifications, scopes, estimates and design packages; preparing documentation for procurement of equipment, contracts for installation; providing start up and support of the systems; and analyzing options to obtain maximum returns on capital investment through innovation and application of new technology. The Automation & Controls Electrical Engineer is providing manufacturing support as a Subject Matter Expertise on XPS Foam processes, maintaining OC IP for the XPS Foam equipment and system design, supporting TPM efforts, supporting XPS Foam production sites, and supporting blowing agent safety systems to meet OSHA PSM design requirements. The Engineer will also support the maintenance spare parts strategy for the XPS Foam business and definition of key process equipment spare parts. The Engineer will support R&D plant trials, product development, and pilot new equipment. Reports to: Capital Delivery XPS Foam Engineering Leader Location & Travel: Work Location: Tallmadge, OH Travel: Requires up to 30 - 40% travel based on project demands. Work Schedule: Hybrid Work Schedule JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Provides electrical project management to capital projects to ensure successful design principles, on time and on budget project completion. Oversees contract engineering resources to ensure design and commissioning work is being performed in a proper manner. Achieves zero injuries in capital projects by ensuring safety through design and the project commissioning process. Applies sound engineering practices towards the completion of improvement projects. Manages capital projects from start to finish - write capital approval requests, ensure the requested funding is consistent with all project requirements, exec. Ensures timing from inception through start-up and commissioning is met in all cases. Provides leadership and project management on electrical technical improvements to improve product quality, equipment uptime, and line utilization. Adheres to all plant and position-specific safety policies, procedures, and standards. Leads electrical aspects of multiple projects simultaneously by networking with engineering firms. Activities include directing scope definition, estimating costs, evaluating programming resources, and coordinating electrical resources for commissioning and startup. Monitors projects for compliance to applicable codes and accepted engineering practices and OC requirements. Utilizes effective project management techniques to lead projects. Ensures all projects are delivered consistent with scope and expectations around operability and costs. Provides consultation services as the division's subject matter expert on key controls applications related t