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Global Electrical Discipline Lead

PPG
Springdale, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2026
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As a Global Electrical Discipline Lead, you will support the electrical engineering field within the Global Engineering team for capital projects and sites within PPG with primary focus on the Industrial Segment. Electrical Engineering skillsets required include:

  • Train and evaluate for electrical hazardous area classifications across PPG global footprint (USA, Mexico, Europe, Asia) and resulting electrical system designs.
  • Electrical equipment specifications (draft and review) including certifications (CE/ATEX vs NRTL) and factory testing requirements.
  • Support incident investigations around electrical systems incidents and equipment failures to identify causes and solutions.
  • Site power system capacity, reliability, and safety assessments. Includes power system load studies, arc flash studies, relay coordination, end of life assessments, and harmonic studies.
  • Capital project electrical and utility development support for electrical systems.
  • Electrical discipline reviews for project peer reviews during project development.
  • Factory testing, field testing, commissioning and startup requirement definitions and support.
  • Estimate support within the electrical system scope.
  • Train and evaluation for electrical safe work practices
  • Mentor site teams, global team members, and engineering contractors in electrical best practices

Based 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be the electrical subject area standards and processes owner for design and requirements.
  • Support electrical scope development, cost estimating, specifications, construction packages, quality assurance, and technical support for startup and commissioning for capital projects.
  • Be the electrical engineering Subject Matter Expert for the engineering and site teams including electrical studies and specification of electrical equipment.
  • Lead engineering efforts for electrical man hour estimates and material takes offs.
  • Promote safe, balanced, solutions to opportunities within the design work process to further increase the efficiency and predictability of capital projects.
  • Support certifications and code compliance for electrical equipment purchases.
  • Audit manufacturing sites for electrical compliance, accurate documentation, maintenance programs and provide accurate recommendations.
  • Evaluate latest technology for electrical equipment.

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering
  • 20 years' experience supporting electrical engineering needs at sites and capital projects.
  • Experience within chemical manufacturing or capital project management is preferred.
  • Understand global electrical related codes and standards ( NEC, NFPA, IEEE, OSHA, IEC, FM global, UL, NETA, ANSI and NEMA)
  • Travel 25 to 50% of time, some international travel required.
  • Experience collaborating with international suppliers and engineers required.

How 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.

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.

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.

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