EHS Specialist

Ppg

The Role

Overview

Provide EHS support, manage safety/health programs, inspections, training at Cleveland site.

Key Responsibilities

  • site inspections
  • regulatory compliance
  • emergency response
  • training delivery
  • internal audits
  • incident investigation

Tasks

-Manage various EHS programs, potentially including performing site inspections for spill prevention, slips, trips, and falls assessments, machine guarding, LOTO, Confined Space, and reviewing conformance to regulatory permits. -Conduct routine reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and PPG EHS requirements. -Participate on the site’s Emergency Response Team, including first aid and spill response. -Assist in developing a sustainable JSA process. -Manage aspects of the EHS training program, including developing effective training materials, delivering instructor led training, training record management and new employee safety training. -Facilitate internal audits and self-assessments. Assist operations in addressing audit recommendations. -Actively identify and promote improvements that strengthen the site’s EHS programs. -Actively interact with employees and leadership to promote the PPG EHS culture. -Participate in incident investigations to determine the root cause and implement sustainable corrective actions, sharing lessons learned across the site. -Provide structure and leadership to ensure the facility Industrial Hygiene plan is maintained and completed. -Analyze trends and develop programs based on PPG Standards and best practices to address to offender causes for injuries. -Initiate and influence integration of EHS policies and practices into the facility.

Requirements

  • hands-on
  • internship
  • ehs
  • safety regs
  • rcra
  • bachelor’s

What You Bring

-Must possess a hands-on attitude. -Internship level to 3 years of experience in the EHS field, preferred manufacturing or chemical setting. -Experience collaborating with all levels of the organization. -Knowledge of safety regulations and consensus standards (OHSA, RCRA, TDG, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA), inspection procedures; Knowledge of RCRA Waste Regulations. -Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Engineering, or a related field.

The Company

About Ppg

-A global leader in coatings and specialty materials. -A history of innovation has enabled the development of cutting-edge products for diverse industries worldwide. -Serves multiple sectors, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer goods. -Strong presence in more than 70 countries with a vast portfolio of products and services. -Provides high-performance coatings to help businesses protect and beautify their assets. -Products are used across industries ranging from automotive to marine and construction. -Research and development efforts focus on creating sustainable and durable solutions. -Expanded market position through strategic acquisitions in recent years. -Recognized as a leader in materials science and coatings technology.

Sector Specialisms

Aerospace

Automotive OEM

Automotive Refinish

Industrial Coatings

Packaging Coatings

Protective & Marine Coatings

Civil Infrastructure

Offshore

Petrochemical

Power

Marine New-Build

Marine Dry Dock

Marine Sea Stock

Electrocoating