EHS Coordinator

Owens Corning•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalency
Minimum of 3 years of EHS experience
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
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

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 and Visible Emissions Method 9 certifications- preferred
Previous experience in CI and/or in creating Standard Work

Responsibilities

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 (including PIVs, golf carts, etc.) before use and throughout shift, keeping all equipment clean and operational.
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.
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, Behavior Based Safety Observations, 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
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
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.