Utility Energy Recovery Lead

PPG; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401k Matching

Paid Vacation

Holiday Pay

Job summary

PPG is seeking an Energy Recovery Operations Lead to oversee shift personnel at the Circleville, OH plant. You will guide the ERU kiln and related systems, ensuring safety and efficient material handling, incineration, and steam generation. Report to the Manager Energy Recovery Unit.

The role requires 1–3 years of supervisory experience and a boiler license (Ohio) or ability to obtain one; ideal candidates demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Boiler operator's license from the State of Ohio (or ability to obtain).
• 1 to 3 years of supervisory experience in plant maintenance, production, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage shift personnel to ensure safe and efficient operations of the ERU kiln and related systems.
• Oversee material handling, inventory control, incineration, and steam generation processes.
• Implement ERU policies, resolve conflicts, and provide leadership to the shift team.
• Be the technical resource to support ERU personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Boiler operator license (Ohio)

Tools

Boiler operation knowledge

Job description

As the Energy Recovery Operations Lead, you will oversee and guide shift personnel in the operation of the ERU kiln and associated systems. This role is critical in ensuring the safety of all team members and maintaining efficient material handling, inventory control, incineration, and steam generation processes. Additionally, you will be a technical resource for the team, resolve conflicts, and ensure adherence to ERU policies. You will be onsite at the Circleville, OH plant and will report to the Manager Energy Recovery Unit. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay. This will be a rotational shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage shift personnel to ensure safe and efficient operations of the ERU kiln and related systems.
• Oversee material handling, inventory control, incineration, and steam generation processes.
• Implement ERU policies, resolve conflicts, and provide leadership to the shift team.
• Be the technical resource to support ERU personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Boiler operator's license from the State of Ohio (or ability to obtain).
• 1 to 3 years of supervisory experience in plant maintenance, production, or related fields.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

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.

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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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