Job Description:

EHS Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator

Who We Are 

At OBE, together, we build excellence every day.  We are driven by our passion to lead our industry and build a sustainable future, we focus on exceeding customer expectations and delivering innovative solutions. We succeed through the dedication of our empowered teams and partners who fuel our ambition to achieve excellence in the markets where we have a right to win.

We believe safety, integrity, performance culture, teamwork, customer centricity, and agility are at the core of who we are and how we operate each day to achieve success. 

Job Summary

The EHS Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator role in our Terrell, TX facility isn’t just a job – it’s a starting point to an awesome career with a great company.  We hire motivated individuals who want to grow with us. We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.  We have an incredible track record of promoting from within at our facility. Opportunities to advance into higher roles of responsibility and pay are everywhere. You can be our next success story!

This role is perfect for an individual who approaches their work professionally, loves to be a part of a team, and wants to help us get better every day.  If that sounds like you, come join this industry leader!

You will assist in the coordination of the environmental, health and safety activities for the Terrell facility to maintain compliance with EPA, TCEQ, OSHA, Corporate and Facility safety and environmental regulations and initiatives.

 

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

• Perform work directly related to management or general business operations in his key role in coordinating and managing safety at the Terrell facility


• Customarily and regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment


• Formulate, interpret or implement management policies or operating practices. 


• Evaluate operations, processes and equipment in the facility to determine compliance with all safe operating policies, facility written programs and OSHA requirements.


• Carry out major assignments in conducting the operations of the business


• Coordinates safety initiatives for facility to ensure the compliance with all applicable standards.  This would include, but not limited to:

• Management of Good Catch Program


• Leadership of Safety Committee


• Coordinate management required safety documentation for the facility (JSAs, Machine Guarding & PPE Assessments, New Equipment Evaluations, etc.)


• Review and updating of all Facility Written Programs (LOTO, PIT, Hazcom, etc) - ensure current, documented and in compliance

• Investigates and resolves, coordinates investigation and follow-up on incidents and employee care related to safety


• Provide consultation and expert advice to management


• Provides guidance and support to facility leadership in matters pertaining to the safe operation of the facility.


• Act as a conduit between the plant hourly work force and the leadership group.


• Coordinator is on call 24 hours per day to respond to incidents and provide advice to leadership in these cases.


• Promote safe work practices and safety awareness through all levels of management and shop floor personnel


• Develop and/or maintain required safety documentation


• Support facility and corporate safety initiatives


• Prepare for, participate in and follow up on Corporate Health and Safety Audits


• Assist with development and follow up on annual Safety Self Assessments  and Safety Plan


• Identify and administer programs and training to reinforce a culture of safety


• Ensure compliance with all pertinent OSHA and OBE requirements, programs and regulations

• Maintain safety intranet site


• Update and maintain safety information stored in Velocity.

 

 

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint


• Ability to read and interpret correctly the OSHA 1910 standards (OSHA 511 certification a plus)


• and Recovery Act (RCRA) Hazardous Waste Classification/Management


• Ability to manage multiple on-going tasks to meet deadlines


• Ability to relate to management as well as shop floor employees


• Demonstrated commitment to safety

• Minimal Travel


• Regular and predictable attendance, safely perform tasks and adherence to all safety policies and procedures are essential functions of this job

• 2 years’ experience in manufacturing and safety setting or relevant safety educational background


• An uncompromising safety-first approach in the workplace.  At OBE we have each other’s back

 

Preferred but not required:

• Experience with Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 


• Experience in Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure


• Experience in Air Emissions

• Experience with Resource Conservation


• HAZWOPER 40 Hour

What OBE Offers You

• Competitive pay


• Paid time off


• 10 Holidays (inclusive of 2 floating holidays)


• Market competitive 401(k) match


• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits


• Short-term and long-term disability coverage


• Life Insurance

About OBE

At OBE, we believe the work of our employees truly matters. From apartments in New York to office buildings in Toronto, stadiums in Dallas, and universities in Atlanta, our teams contribute to the projects that shape the world where we live, work, heal, and play. 

OBE delivers products to a broad customer base of architects, glaziers, contractors, and developers serving diversified residential and commercial construction end-markets. With over 6,700 employees, we operate 82 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries.  

If you want to help us build something great- we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager for consideration. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!  

OBE is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is an E-Verify Employer.

 

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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