Job Description

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Savannah’s Maintenance Team electrician is to safely evaluate, repair, install, connect, test and maintain electrical and mechanical systems to meet required specifications and comply with applicable codes and plant standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ELECTRICIAN:

• Performs all work in a safe, efficient manner and follows all safety procedures including ArcFlash safety guidelines.
• Participates in continuing training and education development programs.
• Maintains work areas neatly and orderly and supports 5S initiatives.
• Clear understanding of PLC’s hardware devices and ladder logic programming. Familiar with HMI equipment, Allen Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500 series and ControlLogix processors.
• Able to use PLC ladder logic to troubleshoot and determine equipment issues and make program changes or adjustments as necessary.
• Has a basic and thorough understanding of typical manufacturing facilities electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems and equipment.
• Able to interpret and utilize electrical schematics and instruction manuals to determine the root cause of equipment failures.
• Performs preventative maintenance assignments with the ability to inspect, identify and correct problems before a breakdown occurs.
• Proficient with electrical testing equipment such as multi-meters, amp meters, and motor test equipment.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of three phase 480 volt systems as well as 120 volt single phase control circuits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONTINUED):

• Safely and professionally operate hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, electrical test equipment, scissors lift, boom lift, and forklift.
• Able to install conduit and pull circuits for electrical equipment such as motors, transformers control enclosures, switches, load cells, displays etc.
• Install, program and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives and Servo Drive systems.
• Maintains plant electrical and instrumentation systems in a manner that ensures the highest level of production operations.
• Responsible for machine control development and modifications for new and existing equipment.
• Completes preventative maintenance and down day work orders with precision, ensuring that all components are verified for proper operation prior to startup.
• Works with our Operations team to ensure that all equipment has been tested and operates in a safe manner.
• Works scheduled shifts and overtime as assigned.
• Completes daily paperwork to be turned in at the end of each shift, properly documenting all observed details (includes maintaining electrical log).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalent (advanced degree preferred); 3 - 7 years of demonstrated experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Intermediate finite math and analytical skills
• Intermediate proficiency using root cause analysis to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Intermediate proficiency in the calibration, repair and maintenance of process control equipment
• Intermediate proficiency in PLC programming, debugging and troubleshooting
• Intermediate proficiency in user interface tools, such as Wonderware, SCADA or PanelView
• Intermediate proficiency in designing control circuits.
• Intermediate proficiency in maintaining electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Intermediate proficiency using variable frequency drives and AC & DC drives and Servos
• Knowledge of control theory, automation and analog & digital communications
• Familiar with standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures

GENERAL SKILLS:

• Intermediate organizational skills and attention to detail
• Intermediate verbal and communication skills
• Intermediate problem solving skills
• Ability to multi task
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed involved written or oral communications and instructions
• Ability to evaluate, manage and resolve problems involving a variety of variables in everyday situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch, climb industrial ladders and steps, twist and bend.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to fiberglass mat, asphalt, granules, fumes or airborne particles that fall below OSHA PELs. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to vibration from machines.

The employee occasionally works in high places and above the floor level on catwalks and/or stairs, and is exposed to seasonally hot and cold weather.

Pay Transparency

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Hourly Rate: $38.80

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 4. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).