Technical Officer

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ppg Full time

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**
- 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.
- Practical knowledge of OPM systems

**About us**:
**PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD**

**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 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**:
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

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.

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


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