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Automation & Controls Specialist-March 2024
Dallas
Mar 27, 2026
About 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.

  Team or Function Overview

  We are looking for a technically savvy Controls Specialist who will be responsible for electrical safety and training, serve as a key problem solver for the plant’s control systems, and act as a lead for other instrumentation and electrical personnel. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is technically curious and demonstrates superior written and verbal communication skills. You will work closely with the Senior Controls Specialist and Plant Engineer.

  Summary

  Perform analysis, detailed design (including documentation), capital request preparation, installation, start-up/checkout/debugging, and cost control of assigned projects.

  ● Provide technical expertise in support of capital projects, process evaluation, and equipment modification.

  ● Participate in process improvement efforts in support of plant goals.

  ● Monitor plant systems, analyze performance, and initiate action for optimization to achieve plant goals for safety, productivity, and cost effectiveness.

  ● Maintain all logic and PLC programs, install switches, and perform maintenance on the network as needed.

  Essential Duties

  Manage records regarding all system software changes and communicate any changes to affected employees.

  ● Manage contractors and maintenance staff during project installations.

  ● Create electrical training programs for electrical, instrument, and mechanical teams to stay abreast of federal, state and local regulations.

  ● Partner with Senior Controls Specialist to develop the five-year capital planning and the annual electrical operating budget.

  Under This Roof, We Require

  ● A High School Diploma coupled with two to five years of demonstrated experience in an industrial continuous process atmosphere.

  ● Demonstrated process control experience in defining, designing, installing and maintaining control logic systems and equipment.

  ● Willingness to assume roles of team leader and team member when necessary.

  ● Advanced demonstrated communication skills.

  ● Ability to work in the U.S. without current/future need for GAFMC visa sponsorship.

  Under This Roof, We Also Value

  ● Associates or Bachelors degree in Engineering, Instrumentation, Electrical, or Electronics. Demonstrated experience with SQL.

  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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