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Electrical and Controls Engineer

PPG Industries, Inc.

Cleveland, OHJob$80–90K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$80–90K/yr
Location
Cleveland, OH
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Plant Electrical and Controls Engineer designs, installs, maintains, and improves plant control systems and diagnoses electrical issues affecting operations. The role supports automation and instrumentation, electrical safety and compliance, and preventive and predictive maintenance. It also provides technical guidance to technicians and operators and on-call assistance for critical issues supporting 24/7 operations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PLC ProgrammingDCS PlatformsAutoCAD ElectricalAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCross-Functional CommunicationFast-Paced Work

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical or Controls Engineering or Related Field + 3-5 Years or High School Diploma + 5-7 Years

Full job description

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. Key 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. Qualifications - **Education/Experience:**Bachelors 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 **Education/Experience:**High School Diploma with 5-7 years of experience in electrical and/or controls engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment. - 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, and effective cross-functional communication. The base salary for this position is $80,000 to $90,000. O nas: PPG: CHRONIMY I UPIKSZAMY WIAT Dziki przywodztwu w dziedzinie innowacji, zrownowaonego rozwoju i kolorystyki, PPG pomaga klientom z brany przemysowej, transportowej, dobr konsumpcyjnych oraz budowlanej i posprzedaowej udoskonala wicej powierzchni na wicej sposobow ni jakakolwiek inna firma. Aby dowiedzie si wicej, odwied nas na stronie www.ppg.com i led @PPG na X. The PPG Way 2030 Jestemy mistrzami w obsudze klienta Proaktywni. Odwani. Godni zaufania. Wszystko, co robimy, zaczyna si od naszych klientow. Suchamy, dziaamy szybko i nie przestajemy, dopoki nie rozwiemy ich najwikszych wyzwa. Kiedy nasi klienci odnosz sukces, wszyscy roniemy. Dziaamy wiadomie i szybko Zwinni. Oparci na danych. Upowanieni do dziaania. Podejmujemy przemylane ryzyko, aby wyprzedza konkurencj. Pracujemy szybko i proaktywnie, wykorzystujc wysokiej jakoci dane do opracowywania rozwiza, ktore tworz warto. Osigamy doskonao operacyjn Produktywni. Wspopracujcy. Odpowiedzialni. Niezalenie od naszej roli identyfikujemy problemy, bierzemy odpowiedzialno i zawsze dostarczamy rozwizania. Jestemy zarowno proaktywni, jak i reagujcy, aby napdza cige doskonalenie i osiga wyniki. Wspieramy naszych pracownikow pierwszej linii - twarze PPG dla naszych klientow. Konkurujemy, b

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