Regional Environmental Manager - Western Region

PPG•Los Angeles, CA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

PPG is hiring a Regional Environmental Manager to oversee environmental regulations and compliance for its Aerospace and Traffic Solutions business units at West Coast plants. The role serves as a subject matter expert on environmental regulatory matters and supports environmental compliance programs at designated PPG sites in the Western region, potentially including other locations in the United States and Canada. The position helps ensure regulatory compliance, guide environmental performance, and support continuous improvement across the region. It may be based in California, Oregon, or Washington, with a preference for candidates in the Greater Los Angeles area. The role reports to the Manager of Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Affairs. The position supports environmental compliance across air, water, and waste programs, site inspections, audits, environmental reporting, regulatory change management, waste stewardship, and environmental reviews of projects and operational changes. It includes mentoring and providing technical support to site environmental personnel and leadership, and contributing to U.S. and Canada environmental initiatives and shared best practices. Travel is up to 35%. The work model is in person Monday through Thursday, with the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays; schedules may vary by location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety field; Chemical Engineering; or a related science.
At least 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 permit compliance, including emissions reporting and compliance documentation.
Experience with Clean Water Act (CWA), CWA Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan inspections and management, and SARA Tier II/TRI reporting.
Experience with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and state-level waste management programs for hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste, 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 systems and Microsoft applications.
Ability to travel up to 35%.
Must be a U.S. Citizen, Green Card holder, political asylee, or refugee.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permits, procedures, and PPG standards within the assigned region.
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 accurate use and maintenance of PPG environmental and task management systems, including assignment and completion of required environmental activities.
Oversee preparation of required environmental reports and documentation.
Manage 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.
Provide mentorship and technical support to site environmental personnel and leadership.
Ensure site-specific environmental plans, including SWPPP, SPCC, RMP, and RCRA Contingency Plans, meet regulatory requirements and are effectively implemented and maintained.
Monitor emerging environmental regulations and regulatory trends at federal, state, and local levels; assess their applicability 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 and verify approved waste contractors meet regulatory and corporate requirements.
Participate in the U.S. and Canada Environmental Committee, contributing to standard tools, templates, training, and best practices.
Share lessons learned, promote consistent methodologies, and support regional and enterprise-level initiatives to improve environmental performance and compliance.