Process Control Technician

As the Process Controls Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, improving, and supporting the plant's process control, automation, instrumentation, and electrical systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. You will support production, maintenance, and engineering teams by ensuring control systems, instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, networking, and related electrical systems perform while complying with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot process control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial networks.
• Support Allen Bradley PLC platforms, SCADA systems, HMI applications, and communication networks.
• Resolve process control issues that impact production, quality, safety, or reliability.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve control strategies and plant automation.
• Specify, troubleshoot process instrumentation including: Flow meters, Pressure transmitters, Temperature instruments, Level instruments, Control valves, Analyzers
• Assist and troubleshoot issues with maintenance and operations technicians for efficient operation of the facility.
• Support electrical systems troubleshooting and modifications.
• Ensure instrumentation and electrical equipment operate within design parameters.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation, Automation, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in process controls, instrumentation, automation, and electrical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networks, and process instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, instrumentation, electrical systems, VFDs, and control circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop drawings, and technical documentation.

About us: 

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 does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

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 

Agile. 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.  

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 

Strong. 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. 

At 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.  

PPG 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.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 

PPG 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.  
Our 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. 

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