Environmental Specialist

PPG Industries

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

Family Leave

other Voluntary benefit offerings

Job summary

PPG Industries in Cleveland seeks an EHS Specialist to guide a comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety program. You will train staff to maintain a safe workplace and ensure compliance with applicable laws, collaborating with manufacturing, technical and engineering teams.

The role reports to the site EHS Manager. The base salary range is $100,000 - $125,000 with a bonus potential up to 10% of base salary. Health, dental, life and retirement benefits are provided.

Qualifications

Bachelor level degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or related Science.
3+ years' experience in the EHS field, preferred manufacturing or chemical setting.
Knowledge of OSHA/EPA/DOT/NIOSH/ANSI/NFPA regulations and workers' compensation.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local and PPG environmental regulations and policies.
Maintain water permits (Industrial and Stormwater) and waste management programs.
Maintain emergency response and contingency plans; participate in ERT.
Develop leading indicators to improve sustainability metrics (energy, water, waste).

Skills

EHS compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Audit/incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or related Science

Job description

As the EHS Specialist , you will help guide a comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety program for the PPG Cleveland facility. You will provide direction and training to provide a safe and healthful workplace. You will ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations to minimize all liabilities/risk. You will have close interaction with all levels of the manufacturing, technical and engineering organizations.

The EHS Specialist will report to the site EHS Manager. Come join our team!

Main Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local and PPG environmental regulations and policies.
Maintain compliance with a Title V and multiple smaller air permits.
Manage water permits (Industrial and Stormwater), Waste Management Program (Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, Universal) for both Large and Small Quantity Generator(s).
Maintain emergency response and contingency plans.
Compliance with ISO14001 requirements; EPCRA Reporting (SARA 312 and SARA 313) and, improving of the environmental management process.
Participate in our facilities Emergency Response Teams (ERT).
Develop leading indicators that improve sustainability metrics (energy, water, waste) and spill incidents.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or related Science.
3+ years' experience in the EHS field, preferred manufacturing or chemical setting.
Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and standards (OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, and Workers' Compensation).

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The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000 with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 10% of base salary.

Benefits

Health
Dental
Life
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Disability/Leave
Family Leave
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 ownersh

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow 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, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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, skills 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 following 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.

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.