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PPG Industries

Operations Engineer

monroeville, AL

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PPG Industries lists this Operations Engineer opportunity in monroeville, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

As an Operations Engineer at PPG's Monroeville Research & Development, you will be a crucial part of our Specialty Synthesis Group (SSG) operations. The Operations Engineer will oversee the Plant's PLC system. Ensures operational uptime and support Plant projects, growth, and process improvements.

You will work onsite in Monroeville, PA and will report to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot, maintain, and modify existing PLC program.

Help support and maintain process control systems, HMI, historian, iFix, and SCADA systems.

Provide operational support to maintain system documentation, software backups.

Actively participate in PSM (Process Safety Management), perform MOC's (Management of Change) when needed.

Provide real-time engineering operational support including control system, instrumentation, and process equipment issues.

Project work: Project management controls work and operational requirements when required.

Identify areas of improvement for automation, safety, and operational improvements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)

Controls experience with PLCs, SCADA, Historian, Instrumentation, industrial controls.

Chemical and manufacturing experience preferred.

Mechanical aptitude and high level of safety awareness.

Attention to detail and documentation skills and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the day.

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 thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon'tstop 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 excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,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 newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand 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

PPGprovidesequal 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, genderidentityor expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich 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 insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe 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 values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process,so that we can do better today than yesterday.

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Worksite address

monroeville, AL, 36460, US

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