Advanced EHS Specialist

4 weeks ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Owens Corning Full time
Advanced EHS Specialist Opportunity

Location(s): Minneapolis, MN, US

Function: Manufacturing

Audience: Experienced Professional

Work Arrangement: On Site

Requisition ID: 63298

Job Summary



Owens Corning is seeking an Advanced EHS Specialist to provide leadership-level support to the Minneapolis Roofing and Asphalt facility in all facets of environmental health and employee health and safety. This role will work directly with employees across the site to support a strong proactive safety culture and an effective, efficient, and compliant safety process.



Key Responsibilities



Accountability for Employee Safety



  • Be a safety advocate, proactively identifying opportunities to improve safety programs and educating and inspiring employees to do the same.
  • Serve as a technical resource to the site in EHS compliance, risk management, hazardous materials/waste, industrial hygiene, industrial safety, and/or ergonomics.
  • Participate in incident investigations, ensuring root cause and countermeasure identification is completed to eliminate future injury.
  • Review and analyze accident data to identify trends or areas requiring additional focus.
  • Ensure site compliance with applicable site safety and environmental standards.
  • Develop and implement safety training.
  • Attend daily huddles and department meetings to communicate safety-related items.
  • Apply prescribed hazard analysis methodologies to understand at-risk conditions.
  • Lead audits, investigations, & inspections as required and ensure follow-up items are complete.
  • Maintain the environmental compliance calendar and adhere to all reporting deadlines.
  • Update and maintain safety programs.
  • Coordinate safety efforts with plant supervision and relevant committees.


Active Participation in Driving Zero Losses through TPM



  • Support EHS pillar initiatives as part of TPM.
  • Lead touch bases with EHS pillar representatives.
  • Utilize standard checklists for TPM areas, supporting AM, PM, and T&D Pillars.
  • Lead and investigate loss case studies as it relates to the EHS Pillar.
  • Update KAIs, KPIs, and DMS metrics on communication and pillar boards.
  • Work directly with TPM Coordinator and T&D Coordinator to support site pillar progression in TPM.
  • Actively communicate with EHS pillar SMEs regarding progress in SIF programs.


Commitment to Building an Exceptional Workplace Environment



  • Take lead on most safety, environment projects.
  • Strong involvement in site capital projects.
  • Consistent presence and communication with all Minneapolis Roofing and Asphalt departments and facilities through routine visits and touch bases.
  • Build strong interpersonal relationships with employees across the Minneapolis Roofing and Asphalt facility.


Essential Skills and Abilities



  • Good understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to apply the principles of TPM.
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication, listening, coaching, delegation, and conflict management and resolution.
  • Ability to make critical decisions and take decisive action in a timely manner.
  • Capacity to work independently and within a team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Effective communication with employees and uses creativity when solving problems.
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule.


Computer and Software Competencies



A strong candidate must be able to:



  • Utilize basic computer skills; ability to work in SAP, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Log into and navigate Owens Corning Learning portal to complete required online training routinely.


Education and/or Experience



  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Safety/Environmental is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing or maintenance operations environment is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in safety and environmental practices is strongly preferred.


Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment



A strong candidate should possess the ability to:



  • Work for up to 8 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment.
  • Operate/sit/drive, as required during shift work lasting 8 - 12 hours.
  • Able to do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements.
  • Handle, control or feel objects, tools or control.
  • Able to climb tanks to read gauges.
  • Routinely ascend and descend stairs and forklift to enter work areas.
  • Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - steel-toed shoes, earplugs, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask) as necessary for task.
  • Schedule flexibility as needed to accommodate operation needs.


This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.



A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.



This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.



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