Process Control Engineer

PPG; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Process Control Engineer for our Circleville, OH facility to provide technical leadership in designing, maintaining, and upgrading process control, automation, and safety systems. You will collaborate with Process Engineering and operations to optimize 24/5/24/7 performance, safety, and energy efficiency across our manufacturing campus.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and hands-on PLC, SCADA, and instrumentation experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience and certifications.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming, process instrumentation in an industrial environment, or willingness to learn.
• Experience with GE Proficy iFix SCADA, Plant PAX, HMI, and historian software is a plus.
• Experience reading and interpreting P&ID’s and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide process control systems and instrumentation technical leadership to support the sites’ 24/5 and 24/7 operations.
• Identify and oversee continuous improvement opportunities with electrical and control systems, including process safety interlocks, communications with batch servers, and process automation software.
• Design, manage, and troubleshoot process control and automation capital expansion projects. Satisfy projects’ functional, budgetary, and timeline requirements.
• Provide field supervision of employees and contractors, improving labor relations, and leading inter-disciplinary teams.
• Develop and modify project and special process documentation, including technical writing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and training documentation.
• Develop and implement other information systems using process data, ie. MES, ERP interaction, and data historian systems.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

Process instrumentation

GE Proficy iFix SCADA

P&ID reading

Electrical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

GE Proficy iFix

PlantPAx

HMI

Job description

As a Process Control Engineer, you will provide technical expertise for designing, maintaining, and upgrading process control, automation, and safety systems within PPG’s manufacturing facility located in Circleville, Ohio. This facility is an integral part of PPG’s global paint and coatings manufacturing structure, proving technically advanced coatings to PPG’s global customers. This position will be located at the Circleville, OH facility and report to the Process Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide process control systems and instrumentation technical leadership to support the sites’ 24/5 and 24/7 operations.
• Identify and oversee continuous improvement opportunities with electrical and control systems, including process safety interlocks, communications with batch servers, and process automation software. Projects will support plant operating efficiency, safety improvements, and energy conservation/Sustainability strategies.
• Design, manage, and troubleshoot process control and automation capital expansion projects. Satisfy projects’ functional, budgetary, and timeline requirements.
• Provide field supervision of employees and contractors, improving labor relations, and leading inter-disciplinary teams.
• Develop and modify project and special process documentation, including technical writing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and training documentation.
• Develop and implement other information systems using process data, ie. MES, ERP interaction, and data historian systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience and certifications.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming, process instrumentation in an industrial environment, or willingness to learn.
• Experience with GE Proficy iFix SCADA, Plant PAX, HMI, and historian software is a plus.
• Experience reading and interpreting P&ID’s and electrical drawings.

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 than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop 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 excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, 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 new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and 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.

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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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.

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