JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a unique opportunity to join the organization at an expansion stage and help build talent and culture from the ground up, as we build Trex’s new location in Little Rock. A high level of accountability and coordination, along with a focus on relationships and willingness to travel regularly to other established locations during the early months of this role will be key components to success.

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.

We are looking for a Controls Engineer to help us by providing design and support for instrumentation, PLC controls and a variable frequency that drives all production lines. As a Trex Controls Engineer, you will be looked to as an innovator in the manufacturing process and expected to maximize the productivity and efficiency in our facilities. This role is a key member of our Process Engineering team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Put safety first – Always!
• Lead and foster our “people first” culture
• Participate in site safety programs designed to ensure safe working conditions and eliminate any workplace accidents
• Develop and execute changes to PLC controls where necessary
• Maintain the documentation for the electrical panels and PLC controls for each process
• Support capital engineering projects for new equipment, including panel design, coordination with vendors for construction, PLC programming and new equipment startup
• Be involved with PLC, drive, instrumentation, and electrical installations
• Develop and review procedures and provide training for others to handle routine PLC control or electrical issues during normal off-hours
• Provide off-shift troubleshooting if necessary
• Conduct and maintain the necessary contacts for ensuring that PLC controls and equipment are current and that the necessary spare parts are available

EXPERIENCE

We are looking for leaders with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field along with experience in controls design and programming. We want to hear from you if you have previous experience as a system engineer or electrical engineer.

At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt and innovate – always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.

WHO WE ARE

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.

Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values:

• Do the Right Thing
• Act with Boldness and Authenticity
• Drive Sustainability
• Innovate and Adapt

At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving and succeeding.

We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.

BENEFITS & PERKS 

We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:

• Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
• Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
• Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.

JOB LOCATION

Little Rock, AR, United States (on-site)

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time/Regular