Environ & Safety Specialist

Owens Corning

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Owens Corning, global in scope - human in scale.We’re an international company, with solid roots in Ocala FL, and we’ve got opportunities for a few dynamic people to join our local team.

The primary role of the EHS Specialist is to build a plant and/or department culture with an unconditional stance on safety. The EHS Specialist 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-classsafety and environmental process. This position reports to the EHS Leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any fi eld related to EH&S, such as industrial hygiene, engineering, science, or equivalent degree
• 2+ years of experience leading EHS efforts in an industrial manufacturing setting
• Demonstrate sound leadership on the job through safety performance, communication skills and teamwork
• Knowledge in the implementation of OSHA, EPA, and other general industry EHS standards
• Comfortable in identifi cation and coaching of unsafe acts or behaviors at all employee levels
• Understands development needs within the Owens Corning EHS body of knowledge and makes improvement plans to increase technical abilities.
• Ability to promote a team environment and must be able to initiate, lead and drive cross-functional team projects to successful completion
• Energetic, resourceful, with a strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude. Fully committed to the EHS mission and vision.
• Continuous Improvement Leader. Never satisfied with the status quo, continually striving for excellence and efficiency.
• Enhance the vision to improve performance, effi ciency, and safe practices by motivating employees to achieve EHS goals
• Able to recognize hazards and associated risks that lead to the development of practical mitigation strategies.
• Basic computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access
• Ability to work both independently and with a team matrix environment
• Work up to (8) hours in non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Ability to work after business hours and be on call as necessary
• Safeguard self and others with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
• Steel-toed shoes
• Eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask)
• Hearing protection as necessary for tasks

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English & Spanish)
• ASP certification preferred, not required.
• Working in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Advanced computer skills (Excel pivot tables/formula writing; PowerPoint)
• Writing and maintaining standard operating procedures
• Willing to learn new controls technologies and systems as required throughout plant

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing, implementing, and maintaining sound EHS focused goals at the personal and facility level that align with Owens Corning divisional and corporate goals.
• Develop, implement and/or evaluate EHS plans and programs to ensure a solid foundation ofsafety and environmental awareness is communicated within the facility.
• Translates safety and health strategies into results.
• Maintain, transform and update EHS data into information (charts, and graphs) and metrics.
• Develop, implement, deliver, maintain, and improve EHS related training programs in a coordinated effort with NLT, EHS Leader and appropriate plant personnel.
• Implement and maintain all EHS training in the approved data base. Maintain training documentation as required by corporate and federal/state standards.
• Conduct, identify and document Hazard Analysis process, Safe Behavior Observations, facility audits, etc.
• Assist in recordable injury, fi rst-aid, and near-miss investigations and in the development and implementation of improvement action plans through completion of “Learning from Incident”reports.
• Improve the EHS culture through educating employees on EHS standards and procedures
• Deliver effective initial and periodic EHS training.
• Actively participate in the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) within the EHSPillar with strong support of all pillars; serve as Vice Pillar Leader
• Empower employees to prevent, stop and correct unsafe working conditions
• Be present in the manufacturing operation and lead “Making Safety Personal” and “Keep it Fresh”initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and functions related to sustaining the Environmental, Health andSafety programs as directed by the EHS Leader.
• Co-Lead Health and Wellness Plant/Corporate initiatives with HR Team
• Work towards HRC Trainer certification

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, quarterly bonus plan, and a substantial benefi ts package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation – plus match), liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program –and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees