Operations Safety Technician

As the Operations Safety Technician, you will help implement and track EHS initiatives and training. You will partner with multiple layers of the plant organization, demonstrate a safety mindset, and promote a positive work environment and safe behaviors.

You will work onsite in Cleveland, OH Plant and will report to the Plant Manager. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Work schedule for this role will be Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 6 PM - 6 AM, and Thursday 2 PM - 6 PM.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct new hire training and EHS training and assessments.
• Organize and run safety committee meetings.
• Support in the approval of work permits to employees and contractors.
• Manage the maintenance of emergency and fire protection equipment.
• Help exceed site goals by administering the near misses/hazard reports program.
• Assist with 5S documentation and audits.
• Conduct emergency drills.
• Support PSSRs and MOCs.
• Update site communication boards.
• Enter incident data into the database, liaise with corporate EHS, lead investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Maintain shop floor presence and engagement.
• Act with safety and look for risk reduction opportunities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Safety certification is strongly preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience in operations or Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) preferred.

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.

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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.

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for 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 completing your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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