{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8cbf9267ddf96a4e076cb494","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8cbf9267ddf96a4e076cb494","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8cbf9267ddf96a4e076cb494","title":"Operations Engineer","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.\n\nYou 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.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nTroubleshoot, maintain, and modify existing PLC program.\nHelp support and maintain process control systems, HMI, historian, iFix, and SCADA systems.\nProvide operational support to maintain system documentation, software backups.\nActively participate in PSM (Process Safety Management), perform MOC’s (Management of Change) when needed.\nProvide real-time engineering operational support including control system, instrumentation, and process equipment issues.\nProject work: Project management controls work and operational requirements when required.\nIdentify areas of improvement for automation, safety, and operational improvements.\n\nQualifications:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)\nControls experience with PLCs, SCADA, Historian, Instrumentation, industrial controls.\nChemical and manufacturing experience preferred.\nMechanical aptitude and high level of safety awareness.\nAttention to detail and documentation skills and excellent organizational and communication skills.\nAbility to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the day.\n\nAbout us:\n\nPPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®\n\nThrough 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 does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.\n\nThe PPG Way 2030\n\nWe are customer champions\n\nProactive. 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.\n\nWe act with purpose and speed\n\nAgile. 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.\n\nWe are excellent operators\n\nProductive. 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.\n\nWe compete to win\n\nFuture-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.\n\nWe are PPG proud\n\nStrong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.\n\nAt 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 https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.\n\nPPG provides equal 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, gender identity or expression.\n\nIf you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.\n\nPPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which 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.\nOur employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the 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.\n\nPPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. 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The Operations Engineer will oversee the Plant’s PLC system. Ensures operational uptime and support Plant projects, growth, and process improvements.\n\nYou 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.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nTroubleshoot, maintain, and modify existing PLC program.\nHelp support and maintain process control systems, HMI, historian, iFix, and SCADA systems.\nProvide operational support to maintain system documentation, software backups.\nActively participate in PSM (Process Safety Management), perform MOC’s (Management of Change) when needed.\nProvide real-time engineering operational support including control system, instrumentation, and process equipment issues.\nProject work: Project management controls work and operational requirements when required.\nIdentify areas of improvement for automation, safety, and operational improvements.\n\nQualifications:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)\nControls experience with PLCs, SCADA, Historian, Instrumentation, industrial controls.\nChemical and manufacturing experience preferred.\nMechanical aptitude and high level of safety awareness.\nAttention to detail and documentation skills and excellent organizational and communication skills.\nAbility to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the day.\n\nAbout us:\n\nPPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®\n\nThrough 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 does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.\n\nThe PPG Way 2030\n\nWe are customer champions\n\nProactive. 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.\n\nWe act with purpose and speed\n\nAgile. 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.\n\nWe are excellent operators\n\nProductive. 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.\n\nWe compete to win\n\nFuture-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.\n\nWe are PPG proud\n\nStrong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.\n\nAt 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 https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.\n\nPPG provides equal 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. 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