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Engineering and Maintenance Manager - Military Veterans

at PPG Industries, Inc.

You will be a member of the Specialty Synthesis Group (SSG) operations and maintenance team.  You will lead a group of engineering and technical associates to ensure site operations, maintenance and capital deployment are executed per plan while maintaining high standards for environmental, health, safety, and quality.  The Engineering and Maintenance Manager will manage the capital execution, capital planning and maintenance activities in the plant and development laboratories.  This position is critical to overall success of the SSG group at Monroeville. You will work onsite at our Monroeville, PA Plant.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the capital plan for the site regarding SSG operations.
  • Work with SSG groups to ensure all capital requirements are included in the 5-year capital plan.
  • Ensure projects are funded, on target for cost and timing and meet business requirements.
  • Ensure all projects are properly staffed for success.
  • Coordinate and direct outside contractors as needed to implement project or maintenance work.
  • Ensure all new equipment is properly rolled into the preventative maintenance and spare parts stores.
  • Maintain uptime of 98% or greater through proper development and execution of preventative maintenance plans.
  • Establish priorities for maintenance activities on an as needed basis.  Work closely with facility services to define needs for personnel to carry out the preventative maintenance plan.
  • Ensure environmental health and safety and quality compliance, following Company procedures, legislative, regulatory and operating license requirements.
  • Manage budget goals for SSG maintenance activities.
  • Lead a culture of continuous improvement and focus on operational and reliability excellence.
  • Partner with Quality, Development, and Operations for training on processes and equipment.
  • Work as part of a team to deliver new product or processes, resolve issues, implement change and other SSG initiatives. Providing Subject Matter expertise to support improvement initiatives.
  • Deputize as Operations Manager when required.

Qualifications

  • Minimum BS degree in Mechanical Engineering/Chemical Engineering or other relevant qualification.
  • Over 5 years, Chemical/ Engineering process and operational management experience is essential.
  • People management experience.  Over 5 years of experience in a management role.
  • Knowledge of chemical processes, mechanical integrity and preventative maintenance practices.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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 Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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.

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.
 


About us:


Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.



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 Twitter.



The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are “One PPG” to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.


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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.


PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

Monroeville, PA

A fortune 500 company named one of the “Worlds most Admired Companies” by Forbes magazine, PPG Industries provides added value to customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets through innovative coating and specialty surface products. PPG Industries is a leader in its markets and is excited to introduce new career opportunities to our nations veterans!

Our continued emphasis on the development of breakthrough products and processes, investment in highly productive manufacturing facilities and profitable global expansion combine to provide customers with the best services and products of the highest quality. We are committed to providing a fulfilling workplace for our employees, creating an environment for continuous learning and embracing the ideas and diversity of others. Bring your unique military life experience to PPG!

Employee Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Comprehensive 401k Plan
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional Development Program
  • Sick Leave

What Happens After I Apply?

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