As an EHS Specialist, you will be responsible for managing a comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety program for PPG's Grand Haven powder manufacturing facility. You will provide leadership and training that will ensure a safe and healthful workplace for our associates while ensuring compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations to minimize current and future risk.
The EHS Specialist will report to the Regional EHS Director. Are you looking to take the next step in your EHS career? Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local and PPG requirements and policies.
Drive injury prevention and spill elimination programs.
Provide leadership and direction for EHS training; Lead emergency response activities.
Oversight and completion of the industrial hygiene program.
Submit workers' compensation documentation for work related injuries and assist with management of cases.
Provide technical guidance and help ensure the efficiency of the facility-wide MOC program.
Evaluate the EHS Impacts of capital projects and assure EHS risk assessments are completed.
Provide oversight, audit readiness and mentorship for compliance audits and corrective action management.
Liaise with Environmental Center Of Excellence for environmental aspects.
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.
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 related field.
3 years if relevant experience.
Understanding of safety and environmental regulations and consensus standards (OSHA, EPA, DOT, Workers' Compensation), inspection procedures, audits, hazard reviews, incident prevention, incident investigation techniques.
Ability to be an effective advisor to management and employees across a variety of issues.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
Knowledge in organizational change and building a safety culture through influence and engagement.
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
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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 recruiting@ppg.com.
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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Please see job description for required skills.
