EHS Specialist

PPG; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking an EHS Specialist to enhance plant safety and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering and up to 3 years of experience in the field. Responsibilities include developing safety programs, conducting compliance reviews, and ensuring the safety of employees and the community.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of experience with OSHA and Regulatory Compliance.
• Experience with inspections, hazard reviews, and safety analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and participate in plant safety initiatives.
• Conduct compliance assurance reviews of environmental policies.
• Investigate workplace accidents and recommend improvements.

Skills

Problem Solving

Strong Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Job description

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As a EHS Specialist, you will promote and participate in plant initiatives aimed at ensuring a safe, healthy, work environment and regulatory compliance with safety programs. Serve as the local subject matter expert in the regulatory compliance of safety programs for specific manufacturing units. Participate in risk recognition and reduction efforts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the most complex technical work in a wide range of environmental, health and safety disciplines to achieve compliance with the organizations EH&S standards and with federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Develops, implements and maintains programs, systems and procedures necessary to ensure the overall safety and health of employees and the community. Conducts comprehensive independent compliance assurance reviews of the environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
• Monitors and prevents chemical physical and biological hazards and diseases that could be present in the work area.
• Investigates accidents, incidents and injuries and complaints concerning hazards to uncomfortable conditions in the workplace.
• Recommends improvements in processes design procedures, and operating equipment, to minimize the hazardous potential.
• Develops and Conducts employee training, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs.
• Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice. Monitors air land and pollution levels.
• Prepares reports and recommends corrective actions.
• Maintains current knowledge of specific requirements improved by government agencies.
• Act as a lead person or technical expert and provides functional direction and training in the application if the occupational health and safety programs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in Environmental Engineering or related field
• 0 to 3 years of experience of understanding of OSHA, Regulatory Compliance is preferred.
• Experience with inspections, hazard reviews, and safety analysis preferred.
• Must have problem solving and strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or in team environment.
  
  

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 www.ppg.com 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 [e-mail].

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.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing

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