Industrial Coatings Senior Support Chemist

Oak Creek, WI

           

PPG is looking for an Industrial Coatings Senior Support Chemist for its Liquid Industrial Coatings Technical Department. This role entails a number of responsibilities to include proving both product technical and operational support. This will encompass formula design, preparation and application of coatings, and testing these coatings against a wide range of regional specifications and customers.

This role will work onsite at our Oak Creek, WI facility and report to the Supervisor of Customer & Manufacturing Response Technical Team 

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Responsibilities:

Plan and conduct experimental work such as the formulation, application and testing of coatings.Recognize synergy between diverse technical areas and promote cross-fertilization of technologies.Work in conjunction with Manufacturing and/or other functions to facilitate new products from the laboratory into production.Work closely with manufacturing to troubleshoot and/or correct problem batchesActively reformulate existing products to meet cost reduction and/or property enhancement goalsWork closely with supply chain to address and mitigate the impacts of raw material displacements on PPG’s productsActive support of technical issues with PPG products by our customersExecuting performance testing of PPG products, as required by our customersMaintain and grow an understanding of industrial coatings, leveraging that knowledge in technical and manufacturing support.Maintain and communicate results through written and verbal summaries, coatings reports, test drill presentations and gate review updates.Work safely, following all lab procedures and contribute to the maintenance of high safety standards

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering required.  Seven (7) or more years of professional experience required.Previous professional experience in coatings preferred.Previous color matching experience preferred. 

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity and professional candor 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 like healthcare, retirement plans, and dental/vision insurance, will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

We offer Health Insurance, Family Leave, Life and Disability Insurance

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.
 

\nAbout us:

\n \n 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.
\n
\n PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
\n \n 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.
\n
\n The PPG Way
\n Every single day at PPG:
\n We partner with customers to create mutual value.
\n We are “One PPG” to the world.
\n We trust our people every day, in every way.
\n We make it happen.
\n We run it like we own it.
\n We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

\n \n 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.

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