PPG

Senior Process Control Engineer

PPG

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Italy

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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).
  • 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.
Benefits
  • 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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Hard Skills & Tools
automated controlsbatch automation systemsDCS system designtechnical documentation writingprocess control systemsdiagnostic skillsproblem solving skillsproject management
Soft Skills
independent workteam-orientedtechnical guidancecommunication skills
Certifications
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering