As the EHS Specialist, you will manage a comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety program for PPG’s Greensboro powder manufacturing facility. 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 risk.
You will report to the Industrial Coatings EHS function and act as the site EHS leader. Are you looking to take the next step in your EHS career? Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local and PPG requirements and policies.
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Drive injury prevention and spill elimination programs.
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Provide leadership and direction for EHS training.
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Oversight and completion of the industrial hygiene program.
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Partner with the site nurse in submitting workers’ compensation documentation for work related injuries and assist with 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 emergency response activities.
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Liaise with environmental Center of Excellence for environmental aspects.
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Develop programs to reduce EHS risks and to comply with regulatory and PPG corporate requirements and management systems.
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Complete and submit Federal, State, and Local environmental reports such as the OSHA logs, and be responsible for site permits.
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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.
Qualifications
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A Bachelor’s degree in related field.
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3+ years of demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Understanding of safety and environmental regulations and consensus standards (OSHA, EPA, DOT, Workers’ Compensation), inspection procedures, audits, hazard reviews, incident prevention, incident investigation techniques.
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Ability to act as advisor to management and employees across a variety of issues.
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Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
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Knowledge in organizational change and building a safety culture through influence and engagement.
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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.
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