EHS Specialist

Join PPG and help lead the next generation of coatings development. As a global industry leader, PPG delivers advanced coating solutions that set the standard for performance, quality, and sustainability. Experienced people who excel in a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth power our success.As an EHS Specialist, you will help manage a comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety program for the PPG Delaware facility. You will report to the EHS Manager and help guide best practices to sustain our EHS mission. You will provide leadership and training to provide a safe workplace for our team members, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations to minimize all liabilities/risk. You will have close interaction with all levels of the manufacturing, technical and engineering organizations and provide an unified EHS message.Main Responsibilities· Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local and PPG policies.· Provide leadership for EHS training.· Evaluate the EHS Impacts of capital projects and assure EHS risk assessments are completed.· Manage important safety programs 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.· Lead emergency response activities.· Help lead/support Site Safety Committee, LOTO Subcommittee and Ergonomic Subcommittee· 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.· Help with oversight of the Waste Management Program (Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, Universal).· Help develop leading indicators that improve sustainability metrics (energy, water, waste), spill incidents, injuries and the EHS Management System.Qualifications· A Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering or a related science.· 3 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment; Chemical or Automotive manufacturing setting would be advantageous.· Experience supporting EHS programs in construction settings is desirable.· Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations. This includes consensus standards such as OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, and Workers' Compensation. Additionally, inspection procedures, audits, hazard reviews, and incident investigation techniques are necessary.· Knowledge in organizational change and building a safety culture through influence and engagement.· Demonstrated strength in collaborating with colleagues and leaders across all levels.· Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, Family Leave and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire. We offer a diverse and inclusive environment.#LI-OnsiteAbout us:PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLDThrough 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 thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit and follow @PPG onX.The PPG Way 2030We are customer championsProactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.We act with purpose and speedAgile. 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 excellentoperatorsProductive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers. We compete to winFuture-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.We are PPG proudStrong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to. PPGprovidesequal 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, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich 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 insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe 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.Job SummaryJob number: JR Profession: Environmental, Health & Safety PPG Industries