EHS Coordinator
22 days ago
Houston
Location(s): Houston, TX, US, 77029 Function: Manufacturing Audience: Hourly Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 68723 Environmental, Health, and Safety Coordinator Job Description Job Title: EHS Coordinator Department: Environmental, Health, and Safety Reports to: Front Line Leader; EHS Leader Supervises: N/A FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Date: 4/15/2026 Pay: $33.31 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 (including PIVs, golf carts, etc.) 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, 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 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. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience • 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 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 Nearest Major Market: Houston
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