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Controls Room Specialist

Company:
PPG Industries
Location:
Delaware, OH, 43015
Posted:
November 26, 2025
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Description:

As the Reactor Room Operator (Controls Room Specialist) to join our onsite production team at our Delaware, OH plant. This role is critical to the safe and efficient operation of our resin production systems. The Controls Operator will manage batch processes across three reactor systems using advanced HMI interfaces and PLC systems. You will report directly to the Production Manager and requireshands-on involvement in both the control room and continuous monitoring of production floor activities

Schedule & Overtime

12 hour shifts (Days: 515a-515p or Nights: 515p-515a)

Shift change typically requires 10-30 min overlap

2-2-3 Bi-weekly Continuous Operations Schedule

7 days of coverage per 2 week period

Thurs-Friday, Tues-Wed, Sat-Sun-Mon

8 hours bi-weekly OT built in to schedule

Key Responsibilities

Monitor in-process batches across three reactor systems

Record charge weights, feed rates, temperatures, and batch status

Operate HMI controls to improve batches through GE iBatch recipe-controlled systems

Work with GE iFix graphics and Allen Bradley PLCs

Perform production floor tasks including:

Inspect reactor cleanliness with sight glass

Drain reflux return loops

Operate and inspect feed pumps

Monitor for foaming

Opening reactor hatches for manual charges

Troubleshoot abnormal situations and equipment failures

Coordinate manual charges and sample pull with Operators

Communicate by in-person meetings, phone, and 2-way radio

Collaborate with Product Finishers and QC Lab for sample results and tank transfers

Maintain batch status on whiteboards and review with Resin Supervisor each shift

Qualifications

2+ years as a controls operator in an industrial setting

Experience in a chemical/resin production facility

BS in Engineering or Chemistry-related fields

Experience in a technical role (e.g., QA, research, etc.)

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#Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

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Los rangos salariales y beneficios de PPG pueden variar segun la ubicacion, lo que nos permite compensar a los empleados de manera competitiva en diferentes mercados geograficos. PPG considera varios factores al tomar decisiones sobre compensacion, que incluyen entre otros, conjuntos de habilidades, experiencia y capacitacion, calificaciones y educacion, licencias y certificaciones, y otras necesidades de la organizacion. Tambien pueden aplicarse otros incentivos.

Nuestros programas de beneficios para empleados estan disenados para apoyar la salud y el bienestar de nuestros empleados. La cobertura y los beneficios del seguro se ajustaran a los terminos y condiciones de los planes aplicables y de los documentos rectores asociados al plan.

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