Product Stewardship Specialist, Senior

Reference #: JR261699

PPG Industries, Inc., in Monroeville, PA has a work-at-home Product Stewardship Specialist, Senior position (with the ability to telecommute with appropriate telecommuting systems; the remote worksite must be within commuting distance of Monroeville, PA for weekly trips to the corporate office) responsible for applying knowledge of chemistry-related Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations to ensure the safe handling of PPG's coatings products by consumers and acting as a technical expert while providing guidance on compliance with product safety rules and regulations. Specific duties include: (i) evaluating chemistry-based products for compliance against various government regulations and customer requirements; (ii) responding to and investigating customer product stewardship health and safety requests with a customer-centric approach; (iii) effectively sharing health and safety information and providing guidance to a wide variety of internal PPG functions, including technical, marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing/operations, to promote safe chemistry-based product designs and compliance with applicable industry regulations; (iv) collaborating with regional/global colleagues to develop, integrate, and support product safety processes and manage product stewardship requirements; and (v) identifying and inspiring change within PPG, with a focus on health and safety as well as product process development improvements.

Must have a bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry, Polymers and Coatings Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering or EHS field, plus two (2) years of experience in the chemical coatings field.

Must know (through academic background, training, or experience): (i) organic chemistry principles, including organic reactions related to coating chemistries and calculations, such as stoichiometric ratios, % solids, density, and VOC content; (ii) raw material coatings hazards evaluation methods; (iii) regulatory compliance requirements both for domestic and international destinations, including restricted/banned chemical substance regulations, chemical inventory regulations (US TSCA and Canada DSL), Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) regulations, and dangerous goods regulations; (iv) chemical coatings product formulations in order to maintain compliance with product safety rules and regulations; and (v) key performance metrics, including product conformance with product regulatory compliance and sustainability targets/scorecards (such as hazard reduction opportunities, restricted substance eliminations, substance of interest evaluations).

Experience can be concurrent.

Apply online at careers.ppg.com.

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.

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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, pleaseemail [email protected]. Pay Transparency poster: English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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