EHS Specialist

PPG; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to manage a comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety program at the Delaware facility. You will report to the EHS Manager and guide best practices to sustain our EHS mission while ensuring a safe workplace and regulatory compliance.

You will lead training, incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, and various safety programs across manufacturing, technical and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering or a related science.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment; Chemical or Automotive manufacturing setting advantageous.
• Experience supporting EHS programs in construction settings desirable.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA and Workers' Comp regulations.
• Change management and safety culture building skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local and PPG policies.
• Provide leadership for EHS training.
• Evaluate EHS impacts of capital projects and complete risk assessments.
• Manage safety programs including Job Safety Analysis and risk assessments.
• Support site management with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Oversee audits and corrective action management.
• Lead emergency response activities.
• Support Site Safety Committee and subcommittees.
• Develop programs to reduce EHS risks and comply with requirements.
• Submit environmental reports and manage site permits.
• Oversee Waste Management Program (Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, Universal).

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering or related science

Job description

Join PPG and help lead the next generation of coatings development. As a global industry leader, PPG delivers advanced coating solutions that set the standard for performance, quality, and sustainability. Experienced people who excel in a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth power our success.

As an EHS Specialist, you will help manage a comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety program for the PPG Delaware facility. You will report to the EHS Manager and help guide best practices to sustain our EHS mission. You will provide leadership and training to provide a safe workplace for our team members, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations to minimize all liabilities/risk. You will have close interaction with all levels of the manufacturing, technical and engineering organizations and provide an unified EHS message.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local and PPG policies.
• Provide leadership for EHS training.
• Evaluate the EHS Impacts of capital projects and assure EHS risk assessments are completed.
• Manage important safety programs including Job Safety Analysis, site safety risk assessments, risk mitigation, and Management of Change.
• Support site management and provide coaching and review of incident investigations and corrective actions through 5-Why and other incident investigation methods.
• Provide oversight, audit readiness and mentorship for compliance audits and corrective action management.
• Lead emergency response activities.
• Help lead/support Site Safety Committee, LOTO Subcommittee and Ergonomic Subcommittee
• Develop programs to reduce EHS risks and to comply with regulatory and PPG corporate requirements and management systems.
• Complete and submit Federal, State, and Local environmental reports such as the OSHA logs, and be responsible for site permits.
• Help with oversight of the Waste Management Program (Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, Universal).
• Help develop leading indicators that improve sustainability metrics (energy, water, waste), spill incidents, injuries and the EHS Management System.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering or a related science.
• 3 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment; Chemical or Automotive manufacturing setting would be advantageous.
• Experience supporting EHS programs in construction settings is desirable.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations. This includes consensus standards such as OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, and Workers' Compensation. Additionally, inspection procedures, audits, hazard reviews, and incident investigation techniques are necessary.
• Knowledge in organizational change and building a safety culture through influence and engagement.
• Demonstrated strength in collaborating with colleagues and leaders across all levels.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, Family Leave and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire. We offer a diverse and inclusive environment.

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.

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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.

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