Regional Environmental Manager - Western Region

PPG is a global leader in paints, coatings, and specialty materials, serving a diverse portfolio of businesses across industries. We are hiring a Regional Environmental Manager for our West coast plants. In this role, you will be primarily focused on the environmental regulations and compliance for our Aerospace and Traffic Solutions business units.

PPG's Aerospace business is a critical, globally recognized supplier to the aviation industry, offering a comprehensive suite of technologically advanced products including coatings, sealants, and transparencies. Serving commercial, military, and general aviation customers worldwide, PPG's aerospace coatings and sealants enhance aircraft.

PPG's Traffic Solutions business is a provider of pavement marking products and traffic safety solutions designed to protect drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and road workers. The business offers a broad range of visible and durable products used on roads, airports, parking lots, and pedestrian areas around the world.

You will be a subject matter expert for environmental regulatory matters and support environmental compliance programs at designated PPG sites in the Western region but could include other locations within the US and Canada. You will help ensure regulatory compliance, guide environmental performance, and support continuous improvement across the region.

This role can sit in California, Oregon, or Washington with a preference for candidates in the Greater Los Angeles area and will report to the Manager of Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Affairs.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permits, procedures, and PPG standards within the assigned region.
• Verify and assess environmental compliance performance at each site and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare sites for government agency inspections, support on-site inspections, and manage follow-up actions and agency correspondence.
• Ensure use and accurate maintenance of PPG's environmental and task management systems, including assignment and completion of required environmental activities.
• Oversee the accurate preparation of all required environmental reports and documentation.
• Manage the review, follow-up, and closure of findings from internal and external audits and agency inspections.
• Develop, standardize, and deploy environmental procedures, tools, training, and guidance to ensure implementation of environmental requirements.
• Provide mentorship, and technical support to site environmental personnel and leadership.
• Ensure site-specific environmental plans (e.g., SWPPP, SPCC, RMP, RCRA Contingency Plans) meet regulatory requirements and are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging environmental regulations and regulatory trends at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Assess the applicability of new requirements to regional sites and support timely implementation of compliance programs and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate environmental review and risk evaluation for capital projects and operational changes.
• Ensure waste management practices align with PPG's Global Waste Stewardship Program.
• Verify that approved waste contractors meet regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Serve as an active member of the U.S. and Canada Environmental Committee, contributing to the development of standard tools, templates, training, and best practices.
• Share lessons learned and promote consistent methodologies across the organization.
• Support regional and enterprise-level initiatives to improve overall environmental performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety field; Chemical Engineering or related science.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience and training in environmental regulatory compliance including air, water, and waste regulations.
• Familiarity with Clean Air Act (CAA) Title V Operating Permits, Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rules, New Source Review, and/or Minor Source permits compliance; including emissions reporting and compliance documentation; Clean Water Act (CWA), CWA Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan inspections and management, SARA Tier II/TRI Reporting.
• Experience with Resource Recovery and Conservation Act (RCRA) and state-level Waste Management Program (Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, Universal) for both Large and Small Quantity Generators.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of management and staff personnel.
• Digital literacy with environmental compliance management system and Microsoft applications.
• Travel up to 35%.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refuges are eligible to apply.​

The base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $140,000 with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 10% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, Family Leave and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

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How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

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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.  

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

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