Electrical Controls Specialist

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries is seeking an Electrical Controls Specialist for our facility in Warren, OH. 

        ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Promote and enforce a safe, healthy work environment and work practices in accordance with OSHA and Company safety policies and procedures such as LOTO & Arc Flash.
• Lead improvement of existing and commissioning of new equipment, and design and test the automation of manufacturing systems and processes
• Solve problems of complexity and execute improvements to manufacturing processes through process systems design, machine design and selection, and PLC automation
• Assist in installing, upgrading, maintaining, and troubleshooting hardware and software, on new and/or used equipment used in automated manufacturing systems.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating new technologies to meet automation needs
• Provide support in training plant maintenance technicians on troubleshooting PLC and related systems
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Display a positive attitude towards your work and maintain positive working relationship with others
• Self-directed education to grow technical knowledge and skills by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.
• Assist maintenance teams in improving or updating maintenance procedures, as well as engineering documentation related to automation and control.
• Provide guidance on automation/robotics/control systems for capital improvement.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree, Diploma, or documented training in an electrical field from accredited college or trade school highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years direct work experience in electrical maintenance in a manufacturing environment including PLC, VFD’s, DC Drives, and Induction heating units preferred
• Must be proficient with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and Siemens PLC and HMI programming software as well as Reliance, Allen-Bradley, GE, Siemens drives and related programming software

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Experience with PLC communication and networking over Ethernet
• Must be able to develop/write PLC and HMI programs for new equipment as well as optimizing existing control programs to optimize machine performance
• Ability to create or modify; drawings, process diagrams, and training materials using CAD, Adobe Acrobat, and other programs.
• Experience with material handling and conveyance systems
• Must be able to provide design reviews and feedback for improvements in manufacturability
• Able to work on two or more projects concurrently
• Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance as the schedule requires is an essential function of this role
• Must be able to travel between Zekelman sites (sometimes on short notice)
• Lead and promote health and safety work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.