SUMMARY
The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist position is a hands-on, practical resource to the EHS Leader and entire Owens Corning Medina Roofing and Asphalt plants. The purpose of this position will be to act as a leader in both safety and environmental fields, assist in developing and driving EHS goals, and maintain environmental compliance site wide. A successful candidate will work on a variety of high-level safety and environmental projects, team initiatives, and EHS programs. The EHS Specialist will maintain a culture of 0 NOV’s and drive a year-over-year reduction of ENCs. This position is intended for an individual with prior knowledge of and hands on environmental and safety experience, with a desire to build leadership skills to ultimately become an EHS leader.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety:
Backfill Safety Coordinator: conduct new-hire orientation and in-person refresher training
Participate and lead incident response and investigation
Complete on-the-floor safety audits
Participate and lead EHS teams and projects
Enforce safety rules and promote a safety culture
Environmental:
Knowledge of Title V, GACT, and other air permits
Prepare and submit quarterly and semi-annual air compliance reports
Assist with completing annual air emission report
Complete and review environmental planned maintenance (PM) tasks
Learn the function of control equipment and monitor its operating parameters (e.g., fiber bed filter, dust collector, incinerator, RTO)
Assist with EPA and regulatory agency inspections
Manage regulated waste accumulation and record-keeping (e.g., hazardous waste, universal waste)
Assist with TRI and Tier II reporting (SARA)
Drive sustainability projects to reduce waste to landfill and track/report waste internally monthly
Manage and update SWPPP, SPCC, and SLUG plans
Assist in water sampling and reporting
Other Activities
Occasional off-shift coverage
Take plant-provided training to become a plant first responder
Willingness to become certified forklift trainer
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The employee should hold the following abilities:
Working knowledge of health and safety compliance law, as well as local & federal environmental regulations
Strong communication skills: email, phone, and in-person interactions with environmental consultants and regulatory agencies
Ability to lead and participate in EHS teams and projects
Ability to act as a decision maker
Has a very high attention to detail
Set priorities and escalate issues in a timely manner
Able to effectively communicate in English
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES
The employee must be able to:
Must be able to operate a computer including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Access databases, as well as web-based tools as needed for environmental reporting and compliance tracking
Ability to learn and use SAP
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Preferred working towards or having a degree in Safety and Environmental and or preferred certifications: CSP, CSHEP, etc.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee should possess the ability to:
Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
Be on feet in non-climate-controlled environment for up to 8 hours if needed
Bending and twisting
Repetitive Movements
It is a requirement to be a U.S. citizen OR have valid proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Must complete and pass a pre-employment background check, hair drug screen, and medical review.
Introductory Period
For new hires in regular job openings, the first 90 days of employment at the Owens Corning Portland Roofing & Asphalt plants are considered to be an introductory period where your work performance will be observed and evaluated. Completion of the introductory period does not guarantee continued employment and does not alter the at-will relationship between you and the Company.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) develops, manufactures, and markets insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites. Global in scope and human in scale, the company’s market-leading businesses use their deep expertise in materials, manufacturing, and building science to develop products and systems that save energy and improve comfort in commercial and residential buildings. Through its glass reinforcements business, the company makes thousands of products lighter, stronger, and more durable. Ultimately, Owens Corning people and products make the world a better place. Based in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning posted 2016 sales of $5.7 billion and employs about 16,000 people in 26 countries. It has been a Fortune 500® company for 62 consecutive years. For more information, please visit www.owenscorning.com.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis.
Owens Corning is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.