EHS Coordinator

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 The EHS Coordinator reports directly to the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Leader at the Houston Roofing & Asphalt Plant. The position will work with leadership and plant team members across the site to support a strong proactive safety culture and an effective, efficient, and compliant safety process.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plant and Environmental Safety

• Lives the Owens Corning Safety Stand and meets all safety requirements. Safety is a condition of employment.
• Take personal ownership to work safely and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety
• Notify supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on- the -job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem.
• Participates in the safety, quality, autonomous maintenance, TPM and housekeeping programs as established within the plant; including but not limited to Focused Improvement Events, Safety Committee, Training, etc.
• Performs job tasks to reduce environmental impact and adheres to the environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste disposal.
• Complies with all plant rules and safety regulations.
• Performs cleanup duties at workstations and/or equipment/machinery.
• Communicates safety concerns and/or equipment problems/abnormalities to appropriate personnel, maintaining strong communication with the appropriate line section operators to ensure immediate action is taken for product out of spec.
• Inspect vehicles before use and throughout shift, keeping all equipment clean and operational.

TPM

• Participates in plant TPM initiatives - completing activities associated with TPM tasks (adheres to CILT standard, 5S).
• Continues to use TPM methodology to gain a better understanding of the equipment.
• Identifies and participates proactively in learning opportunities and develops expertise in those areas.
• Utilizes Focus Improvement tools to problem solve.
• Works to achieve zero injuries, zero defects and zero losses.
• During PM days, uses time effectively to bring equipment to optimal condition for zero losses.
• Assists with teaching about DM and Step Boards.

 Safety

• Spend time on the floor, look for safety hazards, and talking with employees
• Assist operators and maintenance with new/modified process & equipment
• Conduct facility safety audits and monitor auditing process to verify compliance
• Collect and submit samples: nuclear testing, waste water, storm water, noise, etc.
• Lead Hazard assessment process and assist with risk mitigation
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action plans
• Assist/coordinate resolution of safety cards, hazard hunts, and safety work orders
• Perform and document assessments, inspections, audits, and investigations: SPCC, SWPPP, VPP, LTT, Contractor, Safe Work, Guarding, Arc Flash, etc.

• Support and/or administer first aid
• Maintain 1st Aid/CPR/AED training focusing on advanced training to be able to assist at a higher level as needed

• Maintain EH&S tracking spreadsheets, SharePoint sites, logs, and communication boards (and post in operations areas according to schedule/needs)
• Provide regular feedback to leadership, supervisors, and operators on safety programs, training results, and completion statuses
• Develop and conduct effective safety training programs
• Review, approve, audit, and track EHS vendors and contractors, bid packages, and scopes of work.
• Provide visitor, contractor, and new hire safety orientation including delivering and grading quizzes and examinations.
• Certify and monitor certification/license status for forklift operations, first responders, and electrical work.
• Lead behavior based safety (BBS) program
• Track, issue, audit, and update permits (internal and external) and review
• Schedule and track industrial health programs (BBP and flu vaccinations, physical/hearing examinations, ergonomic assessments, etc.)
• Issue, monitor, review, and update in-house permits. Monitor, review, and update regulatory permits
• Issue, Monitor, and Participate in Safety Awareness for Effectiveness (SAFE) and Critical 6 Programs
• Represent facility on phone calls, at group meetings, and at external events. 
• Communicate with government, regulatory, environmental agencies and vendors.
• Develop/review/update/communicate written EH&S plant and corporate safety policies
• Inventory, issue, coordinate and track EHS-related items/vouchers: PPE, LTT locks, MSDS, safety glass program, safety shoes, etc.
• MSDS review of new chemicals (Right to Know)
• Accomplish critical metrics regularly to ensure continuous improvement in the processes that lead to a 100% engaged safety culture on the floor
• Lead Safety Committees, VPP teams, and JHA/RCA/SOP activities

Environmental

• Collect data, assist with, and file reports for storm water DMR, waste, Tier II, water board, TRI, emissions, GACT, etc.

• GACT program monitoring and data entry
• Title V program monitoring and data entry
• Storm Water Inspections
• Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Inspections
• get familiar with all EHS Regulatory Permits and requirements
• Circle chart reviewing/correcting
• Environmental PM’s completed and filed
• Tank LEL monitoring and data entry
• other environmental tasks as assigned

Other 

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate.
• Support the training and development of colleagues.
• Demonstrates flexibility to changing priorities as business needs dictate.
• Identifies and participates proactively in learning opportunities, and develops expertise in those areas.
• Follows standard operating procedures and processes.
• Can and is willing to make decisions. Knows the chain of command to get support.
• Regular Attendance on site and the ability to rotate varying shifts.
• All other duties as assigned or needed.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency

• Minimum of 3 years of EHS experience
• OSHA 30 and Visible Emissions Method 9 certifications- preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees
• Ability to read and understand Technical Manuals and Specification Sheets
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint and Word
• Maintain certifications and skill sets necessary to train employees
• Facilitate training in various formats
• Maintain the Learning Management System
• Must be self-motivated to work independently and in a group, and meet targets
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Visual acuity necessary for interpreting and updating diagrams, taking emissions readings
• Basic mechanical knowledge and TPM Methodology
• Previous experience in CI and/or in creating Standard Work

Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Must remain drug free

• Exposure to dust/dirt/fumes/fiberglass
• Ability to work in wet environments: including head and feet
• Industrial manufacturing environment with extreme temperature variation
• Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable (hearing protection is provided)
• Ability to wear applicable PPE for up to 12 hours
• Ability to distinguish colors and shading
• Ability to become certified to operate a forklift
• Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking for 8 – 12 hour shifts
• Bending and twisting; repetitive movements
• Able to do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements for up to 12 hours
• Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely

• Be able to climb up to three floors or stairs, use full upper body movement for process; stand up to 12 hours with breaks
• Ability to work from heights
• Lift, push and pull 40lbs.repetitively

• Handle, control, feed, or feel objects, tools or product
• Must be able to work flexible rotating shift schedules – mandatory overtime as required