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Associate Automation & Controls Specialist
Associate Automation & Controls Specialist-February 2024
Dallas
Feb 10, 2026
About Associate Automation & Controls Specialist

  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.

  Offering a $10k r Sign-On Bonus PLUS generous relocation benefits!

  Job Summary

  The Associate Controls Specialist position will be responsible for learning all aspects associated with the Controls Specialist or Controls Engineer role. This assignment (not to exceed 24 months) serves as an opportunity for the candidate to develop their knowledge and expertise within Controls, with the intent to transition to a Controls Specialist or Controls Engineer role upon successful completion of the assignment. The candidate will be regularly evaluated by the Operations Technology Group to gauge their development progress. The candidate will be given a skills matrix that defines the skill they are expected to master during their time as a Controls Associate.

  The candidate will be involved in electrical projects dealing with controls, data acquisition, and other related issues. The selected candidate will focus on developing their skills and expertise in the design, installation, and upkeep of industrial control systems in a continuous process environment.

  Essential Duties

  Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  Gain experience with design and installation of electrical/electronic equipment.

  Acquiring thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles.

  Acquiring and/or expanding knowledge in performing design calculations and preparing equipment or material specifications for electrical and electronic PLC based systems

  Acquiring knowledge of PLC programming and Rockwell Automation software.

  Acquiring knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting Rockwell VFD drives.

  Acquiring knowledge of HMI development.

  Acquiring knowledge of production network maintenance.

  Under This Roof, We Require

  Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., without current or future requirements for sponsorship of an employment-based visa status

  ● Interest in completing Controls related coursework and/or trainings

  Under This Roof,

  We Also Value Some knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drives

  ● HMI development experience - FTView and/or Wonderware

  ● Experience with maintaining production networks, including servers and managed switches

  ● Knowledge of electrical components, electrical power distribution systems, PLC’s, instrumentation, and variable speed AC drives

  ● Demonstrated process control experience in defining, designing, installing, and maintaining control logic systems and equipment in a continuous process manufacturing environment, Effective communication skills.

  ● Some knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo drives

  ● Controls experience with a continuous web handling operation

  ● Experience with DC drives

  ● Some exposure to configuring and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley safety PLCs, I/O, and STO hardware

  How We Protect What Matters Most

  ● We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.

  ● Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.

  ● Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.

  ● 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.

  ● Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.

  ● We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

  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 and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of 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).

  Privacy Policy (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/privacy-policy) CA Privacy Applicant Notice (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/applicant-privacy-notice)

  With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

  Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

  GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ​

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