As a Technical Officer, you will be based in Clayton, Victoria, and report to the Technical Support Supervisor. You will provide technical expertise to manufacturing and sales in support of existing products and to use this expertise to help develop and introduce new products.
Responsibilities
* Under guidance or supervision, analyse and resolve product/application problems.
* Develop, formulate and test new products.
* Under guidance and supervision, maintain and improve existing products.
* Provide technical advice to sales, marketing and customers.
* Produce sales aids.
* Conduct product demonstrations to customers.
* Plan and conduct field trials.
* Evaluate competitive products.
* Conduct testing and verification of alternate sources of raw materials and issuing of specifications.
* Reduce formula process times.
* Achieve product quality at minimum cost.
Requirements
* Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in the surface coatings industry gained in product development and technical service.
* Minimum qualification - Bachelor of Science or equivalent with a chemistry major (Scientific knowledge gained on the job (12 years) can replace a formal qualification).
* Good understanding of paint technology.
* Good knowledge of the manufacturing process.
* Good understanding of the market and customer base.
* Knowledge of relevant paint application processes and paint failure investigation.
* Practical knowledge of OPM systems
About us:
Here at PPG, we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity who share our values, with the commitment and lead to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability, and colour, 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 and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
The PPG Way
Every day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are insightful, dedicated, and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.
We are "One PPG" to the world.
We are better and stronger together. We use our scale to reach new markets and introduce technologies as we differentiate and improve our markets.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent, and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.
We make it happen.
We have experience winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.
We run it like we manage it.
We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders, and our communities.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.
We learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, colour, 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 .
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 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
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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