Electrical Project Control Engineer

PPG Industries; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries is seeking an Electrical Project Control Engineer for the Circleville, OH facility. You will scope, engineer, design, and install projects, including new installations and modifications to existing processes, collaborating with contractors, operations, maintenance, vendors, and EHS to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.

The role reports to the Engineering Services Manager and involves developing plans, budgets, schedules, and oversight of outages, with strong focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 5 years of controls/DCS/PLC experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming in industrial settings preferred.
• Experience with GE Proficy iFix SCADA, HMI, and historian software is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities; ability to conceptualize systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and communicate them to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Create scope documents, obtain bids, oversee construction, coordinate outages, and assist startups.
• Develop budgets and schedules to complete projects within constraints.
• Track spending from conception to commissioning and report trends.
• Assist in diagnosing operational problems and perform maintenance troubleshooting.
• Oversee process control installations and plant power distribution at the Resin Plant.

Skills

Controls experience

DCS/PLC experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Systems concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

GE Proficy iFix SCADA/HMI

Job description

As an Electrical Project Control Engineer, you will be responsible for scoping, engineering, designing, and installing projects in the Circleville facility. This includes both new installations and modifications to existing process. You will manage complex projects that involve engineering disciplines beyond electrical engineering in some cases. This responsibility includes working closely with and supervising contractors, other supervisors, operations and maintenance personnel, vendors, purchasing, and EHS to assure a high level of achievement in safety, quality and productivity.

You will work at the Circleville, OH facility and report to the Engineering Services Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, the incumbent must be able to conceptualize systems and communicate these plans to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Create scope documents, obtain engineering and construction bids, write ACT requests, oversee construction, schedule and coordinate system outages, and assist in the startup operation of projects.
• Develop project budgets and schedules to drive the completion of the project within the constraints of both.
• Track project spending from conception to commissioning and communicate spending trends to the appropriate people in the organization and adjust throughout the project to stay within authorization amounts.
• Assist in diagnosis of operational problems and maintenance troubleshooting is also required
• Oversee process control installations, improvements, infrastructure, plant power distribution, and supporting systems in the Resin Plant.
• Development and institution of operating and training programs related to projects, and the skill sets of maintenance and operations personnel.
• Assure that all necessary OSHA PSM, TS16949, and environmental permitting requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related engineering field.
• 5 years of controls / DCS / PLC experience
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming process instrumentation in an industrial environment or willingness to learn.
• Experience with GE Proficy iFix SCADA, HMI, and historian software is a plus.
• Communication plans for technical and non-technical personnel; must have excellent problem-solving skills; and can conceptualize systems

About us

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

• Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees.
• Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
• Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

Benefits

• PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• matching 401k + retirement savings
• Paid Vacation, Holiday pay