EHS Specialist

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 Greensboro 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.

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

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