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Electrical Engineering skillsets required include:\nTrain and evaluate for electrical hazardous area classifications across PPG global footprint (USA, Mexico, Europe, Asia) and resulting electrical system designs.\nElectrical equipment specifications (draft and review) including certifications (CE/ATEX vs NRTL) and factory testing requirements.\nSupport incident investigations around electrical systems incidents and equipment failures to identify causes and solutions.\nSite power system capacity, reliability, and safety assessments. Includes power system load studies, arc flash studies, relay coordination, end of life assessments, and harmonic studies.\nCapital project electrical and utility development support for electrical systems.\nElectrical discipline reviews for project peer reviews during project development.\nFactory testing, field testing, commissioning and startup requirement definitions and support.\nEstimate support within the electrical system scope.\nTrain and evaluation for electrical safe work practices\nMentor site teams, global team members, and engineering contractors in electrical best practices\nBased in a PPG facility, you can work a hybrid schedule. We are open to candidates outside of metro Pittsburgh, provided they are commutable to a PPG plant.\nKey Responsibilities:\nBe the electrical subject area standards and processes owner for design and requirements.\nSupport electrical scope development, cost estimating, specifications, construction packages, quality assurance, and technical support for startup and commissioning for capital projects.\nBe the electrical engineering Subject Matter Expert for the engineering and site teams including electrical studies and specification of electrical equipment.\nLead engineering efforts for electrical man hour estimates and material takes offs.\nPromote safe, balanced, solutions to opportunities within the design work process to further increase the efficiency and predictability of capital projects.\nSupport certifications and code compliance for electrical equipment purchases.\nAudit manufacturing sites for electrical compliance, accurate documentation, maintenance programs and provide accurate recommendations.\nEvaluate latest technology for electrical equipment.\nQualifications:\nBS in Electrical Engineering\n20+ years' experience supporting electrical engineering needs at sites and capital projects.\nExperience within chemical manufacturing or capital project management is preferred.\nUnderstand global electrical related codes and standards ( NEC, NFPA, IEEE, OSHA, IEC, FM global, UL, NETA, ANSI and NEMA)\nTravel 25 to 50% of time, some international travel required.\nExperience collaborating with international suppliers and engineers required.\nHow we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.\nAbout us:\nPPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™\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.\nThe PPG Way 2030\nWe are customer champions\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.\nWe act with purpose and speed\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.\nWe are excellent operators\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.\nWe compete to win\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.\nWe are PPG proud\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.\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.\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.\nIf you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email .\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. 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