Thursday, 5 December 2013

Job: Refinish - Process Control Engineer

COMPANY OVERVIEW
PPG Industriesis a leader in its markets; is a streamlined, efficient manufacturer; and operates on the leading edge of new technologies and solutions. It is our vision to continue being the world’s leading coatings and specialty products and services company, serving customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. PPG has manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates in more than 60 countries around the globe.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.(TM)
PPG Industries' 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 markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. PPG is committed to providing a fulfilling workplace for employees, creating an environment for continuous learning and embracing the ideas and diversity of others. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in nearly 70 countries around the world. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:PPG). For more information, visit http://www.ppg.com/.


Key Responsibilities

Responsible for managing and implementing process control to continually improve safety, productivity, cost and reliability of the paint panel lab automated process.

Specific accountabilities:

1. Safety - Program new operations, interlock or make modifications to existing
    ones to ensure the safe production; Support all OSHA PSM events including
    Hazard Risk Assessments, Management of Change, and other related
    activities.

2. Operations - Ensure the process control computer systems and supporting
    information database systems are operating 100% of the time during the
    production process; troubleshoots software and hardware problems that effect
    panel production; Responsibility of SPC data and Accounting (Cycle Time and
    Yield) data as it is obtained through process control systems; Identify problems
    related to hardware or software and direct the implementation of the solution to
    these problems; Support laboratory and departmental 5S goals

3. Training - defines and co-ordinates the training of operators and supervisors in
    basic skills needed to operate the systems; Develop standardized work
    instructions and best practices for production process, ensure implementation,
    and provide necessary follow up to verify effectiveness.

4. Documentation & PM Schedule – Ensure documentation of process control;
    Tracking and managing preventive maintenance schedules on the process
    control systems along with maintenance of video displays used on control
    systems; Coordinate the PM schedule and ensure the spare parts inventory is
    adequate to minimize downtime.

5. Continuous Process Improvement - responsible for maintaining and improving
    the information Systems that are related to the process control system ; stay
    abreast of developments and new equipment in the control field and to
    implement such systems when justified.





JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Education

 Requires:
  • B.S. in Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 3 years hands on work experience with process control strategies, programming, and problem solving in a manufacturing environment; preferred experience with Allen Bradley PLC.
  • Application of Sigma Logic

Functional and Technical Skills

  • Proven problem solving, interpersonal, attention to detail skills

  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.  An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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