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GAF

Roofing products and sustainable systems

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBaltimore, MD, USA$42.73 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
  • Three or more years of related industrial electrical experience are required.
  • Familiarity with NFPA 70E electrical and arc-flash safety principles is required.
  • Familiarity with industrial portions of the National Electrical Code is required.
  • Knowledge of electrical fundamentals, including Ohm’s law, AC and DC motors, semiconductors, and combinational logic, is required.
  • Knowledge of at least one common programmable logic controller platform, preferably Allen-Bradley, including ladder-logic problem solving and program modifications, is required.
  • Knowledge of and installation and troubleshooting experience with common switches and sensors, including proximity, photoelectric, and mechanically activated devices, and pressure and differential-pressure switches, is required.
  • Knowledge of electric and pneumatic valve actuators is required.
  • Knowledge of pressure, level, and flow meters in process applications is required.
  • Knowledge of RTDs, thermocouples, and electric transmitters is required.
  • Knowledge of HART, 4–20 mA, and 3–15 PSI standard instrument signaling and control systems is required.
  • Experience with handheld electrical metering equipment, including multimeters, ammeters, and frequency meters, is required.
  • Experience with chart recorders, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic equipment is required.
  • Knowledge of AC fixed-speed single- and three-phase motors, including motor control circuits, is required.
  • Knowledge of AC and DC variable-speed drives in standalone and system-line drive applications is required.
  • Knowledge of electronic and pneumatic single-loop controllers, including basic tuning, is required.
  • Knowledge of common industrial lighting is required.
  • Knowledge of 480-, 240-, and 120-volt power equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, and MCPs, with their ratings and applications, is required.
  • Excellent documentation abilities are required.
  • An effective problem-solving process is required.
  • Positive communication skills and collaboration skills are required.
  • The candidate must be team-oriented.
  • Excellent PC and Windows skills are required.
  • Knowledge of industrial network protocols, including Ethernet and ControlNet, is required.
  • The candidate must be willing and able to work six days per week, with occasional days off.
  • The work requires frequently lifting up to 50 pounds and performing the stated physical activities, including frequent movement, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, as well as constant reaching, handling, and feeling.
  • The work involves frequent exposure to extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wet conditions, noise, hazards, temperature changes, and vibration.
  • Applicants for U.S. positions must be eligible to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa support.

Responsibilities

  • Provide maintenance service to production lines.
  • Perform and help develop preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance procedures.
  • Find and order parts, supplies, and equipment, or obtain them from storerooms as needed.
  • Inspect, operate, and test machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
  • Maintain complete records of work performed using office software, Maximo, and detailed logs.
  • Participate in plant environmental, health, and safety programs and assist in developing them for new equipment.
  • Perform general and specialized facility, information technology, and electrical maintenance.
  • Perform equipment changeovers and assist with production-line setups as needed.
  • Analyze machine error messages and information from operators to diagnose and repair equipment.
  • Help establish repair frequencies, preventive maintenance procedures, and parts inventories for new and existing equipment.
  • Support equipment using mechanical skills.
  • Work with the plant group to manage records of system software changes and communicate changes to affected departments.

Desired Qualifications

  • A one-year certificate from a college or technical school is preferred.
  • An associate degree is preferred.
  • RSLogix experience is preferred.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 70, 700, or 755 drives is desirable.
  • Knowledge of the Allen-Bradley Kinetix 6000 platform is desirable.
  • Knowledge of burner controls is desirable.
  • Experience with Wonderware software is desirable.

About the Company

GAF

Roofing products and sustainable systems

GAF sells roofing products and systems for homes and commercial buildings, including shingles, TPO roofing, and Timberline with solar options. It works through independent contractors who install its products and offers certification programs, but does not directly employ installers. It differentiates itself with a large market share, broad product portfolio, installer certification, strong warranties, and a focus on sustainability to reduce waste and carbon emissions. Its goal is to provide durable roofing that protects buildings and supports long-term growth while advancing environmental responsibility.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Founded
1886

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