EHS Coordinator

Oldcastle Infrastructure; Castroville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Internal promotion

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure in Castroville, TX is seeking an EHS Coordinator to partner with operations and drive continuous safety and environmental improvements.

You will coach management and crews, investigate incidents, develop corrective actions, and ensure compliance with OSHA CFR 1910 and environmental regulations.

The role offers on-site work, a collaborative team, and opportunities for advancement within a growing North American plant network.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in EHS/manufacturing with EHS responsibilities.
• Excellent communication across departments.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA CFR 1910 and environmental regulations.
• Basic knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out, Working at Heights, Confined Space, Lifting Operations.
• Associate degree in EHS/Science/Engineering or relevant experience.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching to management and employees on safety behaviors.
• Investigate incidents and establish corrective actions.
• Coordinate EHS programs and systems across the plant.
• Deliver health and safety training and onboarding.
• Develop safe operating procedures for tasks.
• Support PPE procurement and safety supplies.
• Participate in Safety Action Teams.
• Attend Train the Trainer courses for areas like crane, powered vehicles, etc.
• Review plans for new machinery to ensure safety.
• Share best practices across facilities.

Skills

EHS Experience

OSHA CFR 1910

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Bilingual

Education

Associate's Degree in EHS/Engineering

Job description

Job ID: 527626

Non-Exempt

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

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Job Summary

The EHS Coordinator works as a partner with all facets of operations to analyze the manufacturing process to eliminate hazards. This individual will work closely with management by providing guidance, insight, and consultation in support of our company's continuous improvement in the areas of environmental, health and safety. The EHS Coordinator will assist employees in identifying and correcting hazards, establishing best safe practices, and training/coaching employees. This individual will be responsible for the daily safety and environmental requirements associated with each crew and will have the support of regional managers, operational leaders and EHS managers/directors to assist and help you develop your career in EHS

Job Location

This position will be located at our plant in Castroville, TX

Job Responsibilities

• Provide a strong on-the-floor presence that embraces coaching all levels of management, supervisors, and employees toward observing, understanding and correcting behaviors and conditions that can lead to incidents


• Work with management to investigate all incident and establish corrective and preventative action plans to eliminate hazards and mitigate risk within the framework of the company's Incident Management System (IMS)


• Coordinate with Area EHS Manager to ensure all Environmental, Health and Safety programs are kept updated and management system established to track implementation


• Deliver health and safety training and assist in the development of systems for the delivery of such training within the group; administer new hire onboarding training with classroom training and competency in-field testing


• Conduct periodic assessments of operations focused on safety compliance, correction of unsafe behaviors and conditions, documenting findings, setting appropriate timelines (with concurrence of local management), providing appropriate levels of support, and tracking action items to completion


• Provide technical guidance on all environmental policies and regulations, including Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, air permitting management, Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures, and other environmental plans as needed


• Review plans and specifications for construction and installation of new machinery or equipment to ensure all safety requirements are met, including authority to sign-off/approve new and relocated machinery/equipment


• Assist in the coordination and facilitation of developing and sharing best practices throughout facilities and manufacturing operations


• Train and assist management and operations in developing safe operating procedures for the various tasks and hazards in their facilities


• Assist management in their establishment of appropriate systems to procure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and appropriate safety supplies for specific tasks and activities


• Support local Safety Action Teams (SATs) that encourages employee engagement and develops future leaders of these teams so they can self-facilitate and perpetuate the learning process


• Attend Train the Trainer courses for required areas; crane/rigging, powered industrial vehicle, walking working surface, and First Aid/CPR/AED

Job Requirements

• 2+ Years in EHS and/or Manufacturing with EHS responsibility


• Excellent communication skills able to reach across the various functional departments to facilitate seamless integration


• Extensive knowledge of OSHA CFR 1910 and environmental regulations


• Basic knowledge with "Lock Out Tag Out"


• Basic knowledge with "Working at Heights"


• Basic knowledge with "Confined Space"


• Basic knowledge with "Lifting Operations"


• Ability to work with other company administrative, production and technical personnel at all levels to achieve plant and corporate goals


• Detailed working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to effectively navigate and research regulatory agency and industry related web content


• Associate's Degree in EHS, Science or Engineering related fields or relevant experience


• Bilingual is a plus

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay


• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs


• Group retirement savings program


• Health and wellness programs


• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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