As an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, you will contribute to the implementation, and maintenance of programs procedures necessary to ensure the environment, health, and safety performance of the unit.

You will report to the Senior Manager Manufacturing/Process/Design Engineering and will be seated in the High Point, NC plant. PPG offers excellent and affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits; substantial PTO, vacation, and sick time; and outstanding matching 401k plus additional retirement savings.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety and environmental audits and informal walkthroughs on the production floor for general safety questions, ideas, and to ensure compliance.
• Participate in accident investigation process and weekly action items updates.
• Participate in reviews of the environmental health and safety procedures.
• Recommend improvements in process design, procedures, and operating equipment, to minimize EHS impact.
• Solve routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established procedures.
• Responsible for low to moderately complex technical work in multiple environmental, health and safety disciplines under management to achieve compliance with the organizations EH&S standards and with regulatory requirements.
• Work with operations supervisors to ensure competency and compliance with incidents & action items.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of safety and compliance experience in a lab or manufacturing environment
• 4-year bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, sustainability, environmental science, or other related degree program.
• Working knowledge of Federal/State regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, EPA)
• Familiarity with chemical safety and hygiene

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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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