Senior Environmental Specialist

As Sr. Environmental Specialist you will be responsible for monitoring and managing environmental compliance, conducting assessments, and implementing programs to minimize environmental impact. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure sustainability initiatives and regulatory compliance are met.

Our mission is to drive leading performance in EHS and Product Stewardship to protect and beautify our customers' operations and products, protect our employees, and preserve the environments in which we operate. In this role, you will be onsite at PPG’s Delaware, OH facility and report to the site EHS Manager. Come join the PPG team!

Key Responsibilities

• Providing technical direction in support of PPG environmental policies and strategic goals.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify environmental impacts and propose improvements.
• Collaborate with plant management and engineering teams to integrate environmental considerations into daily operation and assess environmental risks/mitigation strategies.
• Communicate environmental policies and procedures to employees.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with environmental regulations related to air emissions, wastewater discharge, hazardous waste management, and other applicable laws.
• Prepare and submit required environmental reports to regulatory agencies.
• Develop and manage waste minimization strategies, including recycling programs.
• Oversee proper labeling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste, including profiling of new waste; Coordinate with waste disposal contractors to ensure compliance.
• Lead all aspects of Title V permits (including managing new permit applications), water permits (Industrial and Stormwater), Waste Management Program (Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, Universal) for a large quantity generator.
• Be responsible for compliance with ISO14001 requirements; EPCRA Reporting (SARA 312 and SARA 313) and, driving continuous improvement of the environmental management process.
• Develop leading indicators that drive continuous improvement in sustainability metrics (energy, water, waste) and spill incidents.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in a related role.
• Familiarity with Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA; Experience with Title V permitting.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Proficiency in environmental monitoring and reporting tools.
  
  

#Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & annual bonus plan!

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™

Through 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 than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

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.

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.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.