As the EHS Manager, you will be responsible for managing a comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety program for PPG's Brazil, IN Liquid and Powder facilities. You will provide leadership, direction 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 liabilities/risk.
You will report to the Industrial Coatings EHS function and drive best practices to sustain PPG’s EHS mission and vision. Come join the team!
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local and PPG requirements and policies.
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Drive injury prevention, spill elimination and sustainability in the areas of waste elimination, energy conservation and water consumption.
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Oversight and completion of the industrial hygiene program.
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Provide incident and injury investigation, incident reporting management (GS2).
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Workers’ compensation management of cases.
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Provide technical guidance on the facility-wide MOC program.
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Evaluate the EHS Impacts of capital projects and assure EHS risk assessments are completed.
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Provide oversight, audit readiness and mentorship for compliance audits and corrective action management.
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Lead site security management, provide support for fire prevention and insurance carrier risk management; Oversee site emergency response plans and teams.
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Ensure compliance with site permits and plans (Indirect Discharge, SPCC, SWPPP, Air).
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Oversight of the Waste Management Program (Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, Universal).
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Help develop leading indicators that drive continuous improvement in sustainability metrics (energy, water, waste), spill incidents, injuries and the EHS Management System.
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Management responsibilities for an EHS Specialist based at the PPG Brazil Powder facility.
Qualifications
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A Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or related Science field.
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5+ years’ experience in the EHS field; Preferred manufacturing or chemical setting.
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Solid understanding of safety and environmental regulations and consensus standards (OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, DHS, Workers’ Compensation), inspection procedures, audits, hazard reviews and incident investigation techniques.
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Expert in change management and building a safety culture through influence and engagement.
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Must possess a “hands on” attitude.
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#Benefits - comprehensive benefits offered including medical, dental, vision, 401K, bonus plan and more!
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.
What We Do
PPG: We protect and beautify the world.®
At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $18.2 billion in 2023. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets.
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