Environ & Safety Specialist

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The primary function is to help a culture identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or product/property damage using safety standards, best management practices, analytical techniques along with behavior-based safety programs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Act as the site Emergency Coordinator

·       Lead all first aid reporting with follow up of corrective actions

·       Responsible for Environmental reporting

·       Oversee chemical approval as well as documenting chemicals into the website

·       Participate/Lead kaizen events and team projects

·       Assist corporate EHS and site leadership in developing health and safety programs and procedures

·       Provide support to manufacturing staff with focus on safety awareness, prevention, and training

·       Oversee Safety Vending services

·       Conduct safety tours with all new hires, temps, and visitors as needed

·       Lead all OSHA/TOSHA visits while in communication with Corporate EHS

·       Must maintain all required Corporate documentation

·       Must schedule and execute annual hearing exams

·       Lead safety committee

·       Maintain division programs

·       Ensure that all site-specific programs/procedures are current and up to date

·       Schedule all waste removal with appropriate documentation

·       Report all recordable injuries, fires, chemical spills to specific corporate group with reports

·       Execute all safety 4-blockers

·       Ensure that corporate safety concern goals are met weekly

·       Order all first aid supplies and new hire supplies

·       Oversee all site permits are current and fees are paid on time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·        High School diploma or GED required

·        Bachelors Degree preferred

·        2 – 3 years of safety and environmental experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment

·        OSHA 30 Certificate preferred

·        Understanding of OSHA standards for general industry

·        Knowledge of EPA regulations specific to emissions, wastewater, and waste management in industrial operations

·        Understanding of chemical handling, labeling and storage

·        Familiarity with hazardous waste disposal procedures

·        Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding and ergonomics in repetitive task settings

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

·        Industrial Hygiene-exposure assessments for dust, fumes, noise & vibration typical to manufacturing environments.

·        Emergency Response & Preparedness-Incident command system (ICS) knowledge especially for fires, spills and equipment failures

·        Sustainability Initiatives-Experience with energy efficiency, recycling programs and environmental impact reduction manufacturing processes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

·         Enforce standards on the production floor

·         Quickly assess and resolve hazards

·         Build a safety first culture

·         Adapt to fast paced environments

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About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com. 

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.