Controls Specialist

Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT) is a leading supplier of building envelope solutions that effectively drive energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial and residential applications. We are looking for a F/T Controls Specialist located in our Kingman, AZ Plant.

Job Summary

This position monitors and improves the control system reliability of automated production equipment. When production system performance falls below acceptable levels, they must support troubleshooting efforts to avoid or minimize interruptions to production. A successful controls technician has a keen eye for details and good mechanical/electrical aptitude. Typically working 40 hours per week with weekend support as required. 10% travel time to other facilities and or trainings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process and production equipment troubleshooting.

• Lead troubleshooter for higher level electrical/automation issues

• Perform training for personnel on their respective shift on the various electrical/automation systems throughout the plant.

• Support, provide training, and conduct audits for the plant's Lockout/Tagout program

• Install, maintain, repair, or replace control devices such as HMIs, VFDs, PLCs components etc. as needed.

• Comply and participate regulatory, Carlisle, & departmental policies, procedures, & standards.

• Monitors significant plant downtime events and initiative problem solving activities.

• Support implementation and improvement of existing preventive/predictive maintenance programs.

• Supports equipment installation coordination/supervision associated with facility needs.

• Support procurement of replacement and upgrade hardware, as needed.

• Perform needed maintenance, repair or rebuild/calibration of electrical control components and direct support of production operating needs.

• Communicate issues and potential required changes with corporate engineering group.

• Evaluate electrical equipment operation and suggest necessary action when malfunctions occur, or improvements are needed.

• Daily monitoring of various plant utilities that can include chiller, air compressor, security system & fire protection system.

• Complete process and preventive maintenance work orders. Capture and communicate associated data.

• Maintain plant electrical control systems on equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, hydraulics, motors, pneumatics, automated controls and pumps.

• Troubleshoot electrical control issues, repair failures of production and facilities equipment.

• Install and monitor current monitoring systems.

• Maintain and enhance hardware and software knowledge to ensure up-to-date troubleshooting capabilities.

• Work with mechanical and electrical maintenance technicians to help develop their control skills.

• Execute projects on an as needed basis.

• Assist mechanical and electrical technicians with preventive maintenance, breakdowns and work orders as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Working Conditions:

• Activities occur inside an insulation manufacturing facility. Job includes but are not limited to exposure to the following.

• Temperatures exposed to both Ambient/outside temperatures.

• Nuisance dust, use of chemicals, working with mechanical parts, pinch points.

• Noise of industrial machinery

• Fast paced 24/7 operation

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

• Safety glasses, FR uniform, composite toe shoes, hard hat occasionally, dust mask occasionally, arc flash, safety gloves, face shields, hearing protection.