Sr. Process Control Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Process Control Engineer to join the Global Process Control Team, where you will play a key role in shaping, standardizing and advancing automation and control system strategies across PPG’s global manufacturing network.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Participate in the development of standard control system functionality around batch manufacturing to be deployed throughout PPG.
• Support plants in identifying opportunities for automation and support plant engineering projects aimed to improve process efficiency, compliance and business continuity risk.
• Provide support to legacy control systems in existing plants.  
• Support in Design, implement, test, and startup of automated control systems.
• Author technical documentation and standards related to process control systems and adjacent areas within PPG.
• Provide technical guidance on various engineering topics
• Assist with system startup support to secure success of the projects.
• Providing documentation assistance on technical training and support to software providers, operators and maintenance personnel on process control systems, helping to enhance their understanding and usage.
• Manage development of automation projects for PPG’s sites.
• Present technical subjects to the wider automation community within PPG.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical or Chemical Engineering
• At least 5 years’ experience in roles related to automated controls in process industries (chemicals, food, drinks, pharma). Ideally with and within distributed international teams.
• Relevant experience in designing, using and deploying Batch automation systems.
• Experience in Rockwell Automation suite of products (Logix, PlantPAx, FTView, FTBatch).
• Experience in GE’s Proficy suite of products (iFix, Historian, Batch).
• Experience in DCS system design and operation.
• Strong knowledge of IT and field networks.
• Strong diagnostic and problem solving skills.
• Experience in developing and managing projects.
• Proficiency in technical documentation writing and organizing technical drawings.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects, as well as work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Availability for international travels.
• Fluent English.

What we offer:

• Be an active part in setting the standard of control systems within PPG and drive its adoption.
• Opportunity to develop and lead an automation project portfolio.
• Work within a distributed and diverse Global Engineering team.
• Tackle a variety of different engineering problems through the use and deployment of control systems.
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement in our plants.
• Support to become a Subject Matter Expert on a given topic.
• Opportunity to mentor engineering staff within PPG on best practices.
• Opportunity to work alongside PPG’s partners in trialling new technologies and products.  
• Exposure to advanced process control and instrumentation topics.  

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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.