Controls Engineer
PPG Industries Inc. - Oak Creek, Wisconsin
PPG: We protect and beautify the world.
At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
Why join us:
With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally.
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Your personal strengths will empower you to succeed and make an impact from day one.
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You will be inspired to learn and grow, and to get the support you need to identify and achieve your boldest career aspirations.
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Your passion to excel will be fueled by your connection to world-class partners, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and future forward technologies.
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Your contributions will not only meet the challenges of our global customers, but help theme propel their industries forward.
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You will be welcomed into a culture where everyone’s ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.
Position Review:
Provide controls engineering support to a chemical plant that specializes in large scale paint and resin coatings.
Key Responsibilities:
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Work directly with mechanics to troubleshoot day to day controls-related production equipment issues.
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Design, install and program equipment changes to improve our production capability.
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Manage changes to our PLC’s and controls infrastructure which includes software updates and preventative maintenance.
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Assist in capital projects, which may include design, purchasing, planning, construction management, installation commissioning and start-up.
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Periodic phone consultation with production departments during off hours and rotational weekend on call duties.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other appropriate Bachelor’s degree
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Minimum 2 years of experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley primarily and other PLC’s) and Human Machine Interface (HMI primarily G.E. Proficy iFix & Fix32 software and Allan Bradely Factory Talk Machine Edition)
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Experience with the Configuration and programming of AC Drives
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Able to read and understand project related drawings and update P&ID’s
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD software
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Any working knowledge of developing HMI or SCADA applications is a plus
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Any working knowledge of SQL & Access databases is a plus
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Experience in an industrial setting or chemical industry is a plus
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Experience with all types of PLC Networks is a plus
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Experience with Windows Operating Systems is a plus
Functional Skills:
Solid interpersonal skills, strong customer focus and ability to be flexible. Strong initiative and ability to work hands on in a team environment.
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PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.
PPG Industries, Inc. offers 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, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com.
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
PPG Industries, Inc. offers 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, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com.
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
Posted: 30+ days ago
About PPG Industries Inc.
PPG's vision is to continue to be the world's leading coatings and specialty products company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction ma... more
