Electrical and Controls Engineer

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 than any other company.

About the role

The Plant Electrical and Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant control systems and for diagnosing electrical issues impacting plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Controls Engineering
  • Maintain, diagnose, and resolve issues related to plant PLC, DCS, and HMI based automation systems.
  • Support the integration of instrumentation systems including sensors, transmitters, flow meters, and analyzers.
  • Maintain and update electrical and controls documentation including P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control narratives.
  • Identify and implement automation and controls improvements to enhance process efficiency, product quality, and safety.
• Electrical Engineering
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues impacting plant operations and coordinate with maintenance technicians to minimize production downtime.
  • Perform electrical load analysis, short circuit studies, and arc flash assessments to ensure system safety and compliance.
  • Manage electrical preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E, and other applicable electrical standards.
• Training & Support
  • Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance technicians and operators on electrical and controls systems.
  • Support 24/7 operations by providing on-call technical assistance for critical electrical and controls issues.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field with 3-5 years of experience in electrical and/or controls engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• OR High School Diploma with 5-7 years of experience in electrical and/or controls engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Skills

• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in PLC programming
  • Experience with DCS platforms
  • AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective cross-functional communication

Pay

The base salary for this position is $80,000 to $90,000.

About Us

The PPG Way 2030

• We are customer champions
  • Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.
• We act with purpose and speed
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• We are excellent operators
  • Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, 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 new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.
• We are PPG proud
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