Job Description

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

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local and PPG requirements and policies.

• Drive injury prevention, spill elimination and sustainability in the areas of waste elimination, energy conservation and water consumption.

• Oversight and completion of the industrial hygiene program.

• Provide incident and injury investigation, incident reporting management (GS2).

• Workers’ compensation management of cases.

• Provide technical guidance on 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.

• Lead site security management, provide support for fire prevention and insurance carrier risk management; Oversee site emergency response plans and teams.

• Ensure compliance with site permits and plans (Indirect Discharge, SPCC, SWPPP, Air).

• 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.

• Management responsibilities for an EHS Specialist based at the PPG Brazil Powder facility.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or related Science field.

• 5+ years’ experience in the EHS field; Preferred manufacturing or chemical setting.

• 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.

• Expert in change management and building a safety culture through influence and engagement.

• 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.

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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