At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Team Summary
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary
The Senior EHS Specialist function utilizes the existing procedures and their acquired knowledge to provide EHS technical support to the Plant through coordination of EHS activities and programs. This role supports the implementation, execution, and maintenance of the environmental, health, and safety systems for the plant. As the Senior EHS Specialist, you will work collaboratively with the Corporate EHS team, Plant Management, Production, Maintenance, and Engineering team members and focus on various projects and initiatives within these teams. This position will provide support to EHS Specialist within the network. This position will report directly to the Director of EHS - Commercial.

Essential Duties

Practice safe working techniques and reinforce the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as set out by the Company.

Establish site specific EHS leading and lagging indicators.

Assist Director of EHS - Commercial with the creation and execution of strategic initiatives.

Lead incident investigations, development of corrective actions, and communicate lessons learned.

Review accidents and incidents, conduct field audits and reporting and oversee EHS corrective actions.

Ensure the plant is current on all relevant Environmental, Health and Safety documents.

Lead environmental compliance efforts and monitor permit requirements.

Identification of training programs to meet plant needs, tracking training progress, and on-boarding plant employees with environmental responsibilities.

Act as environmental Subject Matter Expert, responding to questions from plants and other stakeholders.

Coordinate with Plant Manager, Production, Maintenance, and Engineering Departments on facility deficiencies through site audits and inspections.

Conduct audits to monitor personnel and workspace improvements.

Be the on-site EHS support that leads the plant’s EHS management system through proactive engagement with the location EHS program champions.

Act as a mentor to other EHS Specialists with the network.

Facilitates with program champions to support the location’s periodic environmental, health and safety management system self-assessments against the Corporate EHS

Management Practices and applicable regulations as directed by the Plant Manager and Corporate EHS.

Ensure that Corporate EHS management practices are embedded in the operation and these management practices are driving the appropriate behavior.

Identify site-specific circumstances requiring changes to the EHS management system, and enable the successful implementation and sustainability at a local level.

Utilizing the EHS Enterprise System (Gensuite - EHS) - record and analyze accident and incident records and make recommendations regarding corrective actions, emphasizing pro-active intervention.

Partner with plant leadership and operators, ensuring that the plant is free from risks to the environment, health, and safety.

Assist with the new employee orientation process and assure completion of EHS training for all employees.

Partner with plant leadership to ensure that accident and incident investigations are conducted in a timely, effective, and thorough manner to determine root cause and prevention measures.

Ensure the findings of accident investigations, safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments are brought to the attention of leadership and others who may be affected.

Use data to make recommendations on changes to training programs, SOPs, JSAs, and tools to prevent accidents, and educate and protect employees.

Work with Human Resources and Corporate EHS on Workers Compensation cases, ensuring they are in line with company policy.

Coordinate with appropriate industry related vendors and SMEs, related to the EHS needs of the organization.

Support sustainability operations assessments within the plant

Support implementation of HS training and records across the plant (Engineering, Maintenance, Admin etc.)

Support plant leadership on capital project planning to align sustainability efforts with capital and engineering projects

Understanding of process safety management standard.

Conduct hazard and operability studies on existing and new processes.

Perform other duties assigned

Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical or Environmental Engineering or a related field Required

Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, Environment Science or related field Preferred

Minimum 3 to 5 years of work experience in workplace environmental, health and safety program management Required

Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, policies, programs, PPE, environmental policies (EPA), safety engineering, accident/injury investigation procedures and operating rules, etc.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills along with computer skills. (MS Word and Excel)

Excellent organization and time management skills, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality

Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work flexible hours and business travel when needed

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Required or

Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Required or

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Required or

Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) Required

Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.

Annual Salary Range: 90,000-115,000

How We Protect What Matters Most:1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).