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ID #52598035
State Maryland
City Baltimore
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source GAF
Showed 2024-09-27
Date 2024-09-28
Deadline 2024-11-26
Category Et cetera
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EHS Specialist

Maryland, Baltimore, 21240 Baltimore USA
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Job Description:At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.Summary:The EHS Specialist function utilizes the existing procedures and their acquired knowledge to provide EHS technical support to the Plant through coordination of EHS activities and programs. This role supports the implementation, execution, and maintenance of the environmental, health, and safety systems for the plant. As the Senior EHS Specialist, you will work collaboratively with the Corporate EHS team, Plant Management, Production, Maintenance, and Engineering team members and focus on various projects and initiatives within these teams. This position will provide support to EHS Specialists within the network. This position will report directly to the Director of EHS.Essential Duties:Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Guide Environmental, Health, and Safety activities at one or more locations.

Practice safe working techniques and reinforce the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as set out by the Company.

Monitor site-specific EHS leading and lagging indicators.

Support the execution of strategic initiatives within the plants.

Lead incident investigations, development of corrective actions, and communicate lessons learned in a timely, effective, and thorough manner.

Review accidents and incidents, conduct audits and reporting; oversee EHS corrective actions.

Ensure the plant is current on all relevant Environmental, Health and Safety documents in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Lead environmental compliance efforts and monitor permit requirements.

Identify training programs to meet plant needs, track training progress, and onboarding plant employees with environmental responsibilities.

Act as EHS Subject Matter Expert, responding to questions from plants and other stakeholders.

Coordinate with Plant Manager, Production, Maintenance, and Engineering Departments on facility deficiencies through site audits and inspections.

Conduct audits to monitor personnel and workspace improvements.

Drive and guide the on-site EHS support that leads the plant’s EHS management system through proactive engagement with the location EHS program champions to execute EHS policies and ensure compliance.

Ensure that Corporate EHS Applications are embedded in the operation and that these management practices drive the appropriate behavior.

Identify site-specific circumstances requiring changes to the EHS management system, and enable the successful implementation and sustainability at a local level.

UtilizingtheEHSEnterpriseSystem(Gensuite-EHS)-recordandanalyzeaccidentand incidentrecordsandmakerecommendationsregardingcorrectiveactions, emphasizing pro-active intervention.

Partner with plant leadership and operators, ensuring that the plant is free from risks to the environment, health, and safety.

Assist with the new employee orientation process and ensure completion of EHS training for all employees.

Ensure the findings of accident investigations, safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments are brought to the attention of leadership and others who may be affected.

Use data to make recommendations on changes to training programs, SOPs, JSAs, and tools to prevent accidents, and educate and protect employees.

Work with Human Resources on Workers' Compensation cases, ensuring they are in line with company policy.

Coordinate with appropriate industry-related vendors and SMEs, related to the EHS needs of the organization.

Support sustainability operations assessments within the plant.

Support plant leadership on capital project planning to align sustainability efforts with capital and engineering projects.

Conduct hazard and operability studies on existing and new processes.

Perform other duties assigned.

Under This Roof, We Require :

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical or Environmental Engineering or a related field preferred.

Certified Safety Professional, (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist, (CIH) or Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) preferred.

Minimum of 1 year of work experience in workplace environmental, health and safety program management preferred.

Experience with Process Safety Management concepts like Management of Change preferred.

Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, policies, programs, PPE, environmental policies (EPA), safety engineering, accident/injury investigation procedures and operating rules, etc.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with computer skills. (Google Suite)

Excellent organization and time management skills, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality

Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work flexible hours and business travel when needed

How We Protect What Matters Most :

Weofferawiderangeofhealthinsuranceoptionsthatincludemedical,dental,and vision for you and your family.

Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.

Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.

Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.

Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.

We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).Privacy Policy (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/privacy-policy) CA Privacy Applicant Notice (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/applicant-privacy-notice)With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ​

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