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EHS Technician
- Saint-Gobain (Oxford, NC)
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The EHS Coordinator supports the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team by managing administrative tasks, coordinating safety initiatives, and assisting with compliance programs. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with employees at all levels to maintain a safe work environment.
NATURE & SCOPE OF POSITION:
This position is in the capacity of a support role and works on projects/matters of limited complexity. Will have limited decision-making since problems can generally be evaluated in terms of defined procedures or precedents. This position will also be responsible for conducting New Hire, Temporary employees and Contractor Safety Orientation along with assisting and answering questions from managers, supervisors & operators that they may have concerning health and safety matters.- Positive working attitude toward other employees; be a team player.- Work with others constructively and abide by company policies and procedures.- Working together as a team for continuous improvement is vital to ensure the future of CertainTeed and employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:-** **-
Safety Program Support & Compliance
+ Assist EHS Manager and Specialist with projects and initiatives.
+ Coordinate and participate in GEMBA walks to assess workplace safety.
+ Maintain and update Safety Data Sheet (SDS) books (digital and print).
+ Support Safety+ and iLobby systems for contractor compliance.
+ Manage contractor training records and maintain compliance spreadsheets.
+ Stock and maintain required permits.
+ Assist with incident investigations, reporting, and medical follow-ups.
Training & Employee Engagement
+ Conduct training for supervisors on Safety Huddle expectations.
+ Train new hires on entering SMATs (Safety Management Action Tracking) and Concerns into 40RMS and communicate new hire SMAT requirements to supervisors.
+ Establish relationships with employees to promote safety culture and trust.
+ Assist in the creation and presentation of safety and fire safety bulletins.
Data Management & Reporting
+ Enter and manage safety data in 40RMS, including employee permissions, crew assignments, and safety huddles.
+ Assign and track safety concerns for supervisors, managers, and superintendents.
+ Maintain and update key EHS spreadsheets, including:
+ Monthly SMATs and Concerns, New Hire SMATs, and Supervisor Quality SMATs
+ Open/Closed Concerns
+ Monthly Performance Summary
+ Annual TF Participation
+ Update and distribute weekly employee number reports for supervisors.
+ Maintain EHS data, incidents, events, and calendar tasks in GAIA.
+ Update the evacuation list after each new hire class.
Event & Meeting Coordination
+ Schedule and coordinate meeting spaces, including ordering food and supplies, and support HR with company events when needed.
+ Create PowerPoint presentations and gather relevant safety data.
+ Take and distribute meeting minutes for Central EHS meetings.
+ Coordinate and participate in EHS Day(s) and Safety Pillar initiatives.
PPE & Vendor Coordination
+ Order and maintain PPE and Hi-Viz clothing for employees and visitors and make sure a stock in maintained.
+ Coordinate vendor trials for safety equipment and PPE.
+ Manage relationships with vendors for shoe truck visits and general safety orders.
+ Manage relationships with vendors for prescription safety eyewear.
Additional Responsibilities:
+ Work with supervisors and managers to resolve safety concerns in 40RMS.
+ Assist with onboarding and orientation of new employees regarding safety expectations.
+ Be comfortable managing projects from conception to completion
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:
Associates degree or 3-5 years of equivalent experience in related, administrative field. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and engage with employees at all levels. Proficiency in computer systems, with solid experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications. Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities, especially in fast-paced environments. Skilled in data tracking and analysis to support decision-making and continuous improvement efforts. Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to shifting priorities, and stay calm under pressure. While manufacturing and/or safety experience is a plus, it is not required. A willingness to learn and grow in a health and safety role is key **.**
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work an average of 40 hours per week, speak clearly so others understand, vision acuity to see details within a few feet of an observer, accepting of criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations, sensitivity to other’s needs, positive demeanor, and model change management for the business. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is frequently required to lift, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk and hear.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Manufacturing plant is not temperature controlled; dust, fumes, and high noise areas are present inside plant areas. Manufacturing processes involve granules, sand, fiberglass, asphalt coating, crushed rock, and polypropylene. Noise levels exceed 80 dB in some areas of the site. Moving equipment such as fork lifts, buggies, genie booms and industrial sweepers travel throughout the facility, sometimes in congested areas.
Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings. A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
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