Senior Process Control Engineer shaping and advancing automation and control strategies within PPG’s global manufacturing network. Leveraging engineering expertise to enhance process efficiencies and compliance.
Responsibilities
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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