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.
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Participate in the development of standard control system functionality around batch manufacturing to be deployed throughout PPG.
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Support plants in identifying opportunities for automation and support plant engineering projects aimed to improve process efficiency, compliance and business continuity risk.
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Provide support to legacy control systems in existing plants.
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Support in Design, implement, test, and startup of automated control systems.
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Author technical documentation and standards related to process control systems and adjacent areas within PPG.
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Provide technical guidance on various engineering topics
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Assist with system startup support to secure success of the projects.
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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.
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Manage development of automation projects for PPG’s sites.
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Present technical subjects to the wider automation community within PPG.
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At least a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical or Chemical Engineering
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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.
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Relevant experience in designing, using and deploying Batch automation systems.
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Experience in Rockwell Automation suite of products (Logix, PlantPAx, FTView, FTBatch).
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Experience in GE’s Proficy suite of products (iFix, Historian, Batch).
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Experience in DCS system design and operation.
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Strong knowledge of IT and field networks.
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Strong diagnostic and problem solving skills.
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Experience in developing and managing projects.
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Proficiency in technical documentation writing and organizing technical drawings.
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Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects, as well as work well in a team-oriented environment.
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Availability for international travels.
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Fluent English.
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Be an active part in setting the standard of control systems within PPG and drive its adoption.
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Opportunity to develop and lead an automation project portfolio.
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Work within a distributed and diverse Global Engineering team.
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Tackle a variety of different engineering problems through the use and deployment of control systems.
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Opportunity to drive continuous improvement in our plants.
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Support to become a Subject Matter Expert on a given topic.
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Opportunity to mentor engineering staff within PPG on best practices.
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Opportunity to work alongside PPG’s partners in trialling new technologies and products.
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Exposure to advanced process control and instrumentation topics.
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