Global Electrical Discipline Lead

PPG Industries, Inc; Springdale (PA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc in Springdale seeks a Global Electrical Discipline Lead to oversee electrical engineering within the Global Engineering team. This role focuses on supporting capital projects with a primary emphasis on electrical system designs, safety assessments, and training.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in Electrical Engineering and over 20 years of experience, particularly in chemical manufacturing or capital project management. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and requires 25-50% travel, including international trips.

Qualifications

• 20+ years' experience supporting electrical engineering needs.
• Experience within chemical manufacturing or capital project management preferred.
• Understanding of global electrical related codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Own electrical subject area standards and processes for design.
• Support electrical scope development and cost estimating.
• Lead engineering efforts for electrical man hour estimates.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Project management

Safety assessments

System compliance

Mentoring and training

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

As a Global Electrical Discipline Lead, you will support the electrical engineering field within the Global Engineering team for capital projects and sites within PPG with primary focus on the Industrial Segment. Electrical Engineering skillsets required include:

• Train and evaluate for electrical hazardous area classifications across PPG global footprint (USA, Mexico, Europe, Asia) and resulting electrical system designs.
• Electrical equipment specifications (draft and review) including certifications (CE/ATEX vs NRTL) and factory testing requirements.
• Support incident investigations around electrical systems incidents and equipment failures to identify causes and solutions.
• Site power system capacity, reliability, and safety assessments. Includes power system load studies, arc flash studies, relay coordination, end of life assessments, and harmonic studies.
• Capital project electrical and utility development support for electrical systems.
• Electrical discipline reviews for project peer reviews during project development.
• Factory testing, field testing, commissioning and startup requirement definitions and support.
• Estimate support within the electrical system scope.
• Train and evaluation for electrical safe work practices
• Mentor site teams, global team members, and engineering contractors in electrical best practices

Based in a PPG facility, you can work a hybrid schedule. We are open to candidates outside of metro Pittsburgh, provided they are commutable to a PPG plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the electrical subject area standards and processes owner for design and requirements.
• Support electrical scope development, cost estimating, specifications, construction packages, quality assurance, and technical support for startup and commissioning for capital projects.
• Be the electrical engineering Subject Matter Expert for the engineering and site teams including electrical studies and specification of electrical equipment.
• Lead engineering efforts for electrical man hour estimates and material takes offs.
• Promote safe, balanced, solutions to opportunities within the design work process to further increase the efficiency and predictability of capital projects.
• Support certifications and code compliance for electrical equipment purchases.
• Audit manufacturing sites for electrical compliance, accurate documentation, maintenance programs and provide accurate recommendations.
• Evaluate latest technology for electrical equipment.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering
• 20+ years' experience supporting electrical engineering needs at sites and capital projects.
• Experience within chemical manufacturing or capital project management is preferred.
• Understand global electrical related codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, OSHA, IEC, FM global, UL, NETA, ANSI and NEMA)
• Travel 25 to 50% of time, some international travel required.
• Experience collaborating with international suppliers and engineers required.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which 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 insurance coverages and benefits will be in 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.

PPG provides equal 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, gender identity or expression.

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