EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist

Location(s): Kearny, NJ, US, 07032-4398 Function: Manufacturing Audience: Hourly Work Arrangement: On Site

Hiring Manager: Alex Sim HR Rep: Patricia Oltar Summary: The position will work closely with leadership level and employee level team members across the manufacturing site to support a strong proactive safety culture and an effective, efficient, and compliant EH&S process. The position will maintain documentation to support compliance with regulatory standards at the federal, state, and local levels.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

General:

• Comply with all OSHA, Owens Corning, and other workplace regulatory rules.
• Proactively lead the Owens Corning Kearny team by example in all aspects of EH&S.
• This is an in-person, onsite role in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Availability to work on different shifts once per week to support 24-hour manufacturing operations.
• Attend daily production department shift huddles once per week to communicate EHS initiatives.
• Investigate workplace safety concerns and submit SAP work request notifications as needed.
• Participate in Owens Corning EHS regional calls to understand Roofing & Asphalt Divisional priorities.
• Assist in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program implementation.
• Support facility needs through management of EH&S vendor activities.
• Support facility safe operation through EH&S supply purchasing and procurement.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform all other duties as directed by the EH&S Leader to support facility EH&S goals.

Safety:

• Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry safety program standards
• Maintain and audit Owens Corning SIF (Serious Injury or Fatality-potential) program standards: Powered Industrial Vehicles Lock Tag Try / Hazardous Energy Control Machine Guarding Working from Heights Confined Space Entry Electrical Safety Hot Work
• Understand and ensure compliance with Owens Corning Lock/Tag/Try system.
• Become an expert on hazardous energy control using provided documentation.
• Conduct or facilitate employee lockout training.
• Manage Owens Corning Powered Industrial Vehicle program.
• Become an Owens Corning forklift trainer.
• Apply prescribed hazard analysis methodologies to determine at-risk conditions.
• Complete initial investigations and determines root cause of reported injuries / near misses.
• Lead and implement HPI (Human Performance Improvement) principles through ongoing safety communication on the floor, specialized projects, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and other training.
• Lead monthly Safety Committee Meetings.
• Work towards certification as an Owens Corning Hazard ID & Control Specialist 2.0
• Lead and maintain Learning Management System (LMS) online safety training program in both Roofing and Asphalt.
• Act as a guide and main point of contact for safety training for outside contractors.
• Lead, maintain and update safety training package for all Owens Corning new hires.
• Lead facility housekeeping in accordance with environmental, safety, and health program requirements.
• Complete any other tasks assigned by EH&S Leader in order to maintain facility safety standing.

Environmental:

• Lead compliance efforts for all site environmental regulatory programs including, but not limited to: Title V. Major Source Facility air permit NJPDES discharge water permit USEPA SPCC plan USEPA FRP plan NJDEP DPCC / DCR plans EPCRA Section 313 / Community Right to Know NJ Safe Drinking Water standard Radiation General License
• Assist in maintenance of the Owens Corning facility Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Maintain facility environmental compliance calendar and adhere to all reporting deadlines.
• Lead closure of monthly compliance calendar action items for Roofing and Asphalt facilities (physical records verification, inspection confirmations, vendor management, compliance planning)
• Update and maintain the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for hazard communication program.
• Manage site Safety Data Sheet (SDS) inventory onsite and electronically.
• Communicate effectively with environmental consultants to support facility programs.
• Manage and schedule environmental testing and compliance vendors.

Health:

• Assist in scheduling of workplace biannual industrial hygiene surveys.
• Identify and mitigate health concerns in the workplace.
• Understand and mitigate exposure to workplace gas and chemical hazards, including the oversight of safe confined space entry procedures; use and calibration of facility multi-gas meters.
• Ensure compliance with workplace hearing conservation area standards.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to work well in a group or alone. Ability to manage own time and assignments on a priority basis. Strong organizational skillset and attention to detail. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written. Able to maintain extensive professional relationships. Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization: regional management, facility management, facility supervision, union representatives, and floor employees. Maintain acceptable work attendance record in accordance with company policies. Strong team mentality. Use creativity when solving problems. Computer and Technological Competencies Must demonstrate strong computer literacy skills. Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Experience with industry-specific software preferred (SAP, AspenTech, Cority, Actio, Dakota). Experience with regulatory compliance software preferred (NJDEP Online, USEPA TRI ME-Web).

Education and Professional Experience

College degree required. Leadership training, experience leading and facilitating groups. Experience working in an industrial / operational environment preferred. Experience working within regulatory systems required. Forklift trainer experience preferred. Experience managing workplace training programs preferred. Owens Corning Hazard Recognition & Control Specialist preferred. Must be able to learn all other responsibilities of the position in a reasonable timeframe.

Essential Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Able to climb and descend stairs. Lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. Handle and control objects, tools, and devices. Able to climb tank stairways to read gauges once per month (2-3 stories). Able to conduct repetitive hand, arm, leg movements. Able to conduct bending and twisting movements. Must be able to squat and bend at the waist and knees freely. Exposure to hot and cold temperature extremes. Exposure to elevated sound or noise levels requiring use of hearing protection.

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 Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.