EHS Specialist

PPG; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

PPG is seeking an EHS Specialist for the Grand Haven, MI facility. You will manage a comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety program, reporting to the Industrial Coatings Sr. EHS Leader, and drive best practices to sustain our EHS mission.

You will lead safety training, risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations, while helping develop sustainability metrics and regulatory reporting. This role emphasizes collaboration across levels and continuous safety culture improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, or a related science.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing setting; chemical exposure a plus.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA regulations and incident investigations.
• Ability to influence safety culture across levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local and PPG requirements and policies.
• Provide leadership and direction for EHS training.
• Evaluate the EHS Impacts of capital projects and assure EHS risk assessments are completed.
• Drive key safety initiatives 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.
• Participate in emergency response activities.
• 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.
• Assist with oversight of the Waste Management Program (Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, Universal).
• Help develop leading indicators that drive continuous improvement in sustainability metrics (energy, water, waste), spill incidents, injuries and the EHS Management System.

Skills

OSHA/EPA regulations

EHS training leadership

Incident investigations

Risk assessment

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, or related science

Job description

Join PPG and help lead the next generation of coatings innovation. As a global industry leader, PPG delivers advanced coating solutions that set the standard for performance, quality, and sustainability. Our success is powered by talented people who thrive in a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth.

As an EHS Specialist, you will manage a comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety program for the PPG Grand Haven, MI facility. You will report to the Industrial Coatings Sr. EHS Leader and help drive best practices to sustain our EHS mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local and PPG requirements and policies.
• Provide leadership and direction for EHS training.
• Evaluate the EHS Impacts of capital projects and assure EHS risk assessments are completed.
• Drive key safety initiatives 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.
• Participate in emergency response activities.
• 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.
• Assist with oversight of the Waste Management Program (Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, Universal).
• Help develop leading indicators that drive continuous improvement in 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.
• 2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment; Chemical industry exposure would be advantageous; Open to internship level candidates.
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and consensus standards (OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, Workers' Compensation), inspection procedures, audits, hazard reviews and incident investigation techniques.
• Knowledge in organizational change and building a safety culture through influence and engagement.
• Demonstrated strength in collaborating with colleagues and leaders across all levels of the organization.

PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings.

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 certificates, 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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