Sr Environ & Safety Specialist

Description:

The Jackson Plant EHS Specialist is responsible for building a plant and/or department culture with an unconditional stance on safety. He/She will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of critical safety, health and Environmental processes/programs/procedures to achieve a zero-injury environment. The successful candidate will provide leadership and apply technical abilities to engage employees at all levels of the organization to develop and sustain world-class safety and environmental process. This position reports to the EHS Leader.

 


Responsibilities:

 

The Senior EHS Specialist will establish and accomplish aggressive personal, and facility goals that align with division and Owens Corning corporate goals. These goals will reflect a total commitment to developing a strong safety culture, achieving a world-class safety process and the environmentally responsible operation of the facility. The Plant EHS specialist will develop skills and grow capabilities in the assigned facility, including:

• Develop, implement and/or monitor EHS action plans and programs to ensure a high level of safety and environmental awareness within the facility.

• Translates safety and health strategies into results.

• Maintain and update EHS information (charts, and graphs) and communicate metrics.

• Develop and implement training programs in a coordinated effort with NLT, EHS Leader and appropriate plant personnel.

• Maintain all EHS training documentation as required by corporate and federal/state standards.

• Coordinate necessary EHS audits and inspections as required and ensures follow-up items are completed.

• Conduct and document all Hazard Identifications, Safe Behavior Observations, facility audits, etc.

• Assist in recordable injury, first-aid and near-miss investigations and in the development and implementation of action plans.

• Conduct regular facility inspections.

• Achievement of personal, department and facility goals.

• Continuously educate employees on EHS standards and procedures.

• Perform safety orientations and monthly safety training.

• Actively participate in the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) efforts and implementing Autonomous Maintenance (AM) practices and visual metrics for EHS processes.

• Actively participate on the EHS Pillar Team

• Continually reinforce the company’s stand on safety and environmental stewardship and always recognize employee accomplishments and contributions.

• Empowers employees to prevent or stop and correct unsafe acts or work conditions

• Builds organizational capabilities through people, technology, and process management.

• 100% Completion of training plan and certified competence of all employees trained.

• Perform other functions related to sustaining the Site Safety and Environmental Programs as directed by the EHS Leader.

• Develop, organize, complete and communicate wellness initiatives through corporate and/or plant objectivest.

 


Job Requirements:

 

Level of Education required:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in any field related to EH&S, such as industrial hygiene, engineering, science or equivalent

• 3+ years of experience leading EHS efforts in an industrial manufacturing setting

• ASP or CSP certification preferred

 

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Demonstrate sound leadership on the job through safety performance, communication skills and teamwork

• Good organizational skills

• Knowledge and technically adept in implementation of OSHA, EPA and other general industry EHS standards

• Comfortable in identification and coaching of unsafe acts or behaviors for both salary and hourly employees

• Ability to establish agreement and consensus with management

• Ability to effectively engage primary employees is critical

• Ability to promote a team environment and must be able to initiate, lead and drive cross-functional team projects to successful completion

• Adept in developing and delivering safety training

• Highly ethical: Can be trusted to do only the “right thing” for the employees, shareholders and others. Follows a balanced approach without compromising integrity.

• Results-oriented: Energetic, resourceful, with a strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude. Fully committed to the job and to deliver outstanding work. Never satisfied with the status quo, continually striving for excellence.

• Change agent: Capable of creating a vision improved performance and enrolling others to achieve goals

• Able to anticipate risks and propose practical plans to mitigate them.

• Able to obtain certification as an Owens Corning Hazard Recognition and Control Trainer

• Appreciates EHS organization’s impact and can convey how EHS is an integral part of the Plant’s business strategy

• Basic computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access

• SAP® Enterprise Software

 

Personal Characteristics:

The specific Leadership Capabilities required for success:

 

• Act on Analysis

• Collaborate and Foster Teamwork

• Follow Through on Commitments

• Generate Ideas

• Think Strategically

• Inspire and Energize Others

 

Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Work up to 12 hours in non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment

• Safeguard self and others with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - steel-toed shoes, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask), hearing protection and long-sleeved shirt and pants as necessary for tasks

• Ability to work overtime as necessary