Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Owens Corning; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator, where you'll play a pivotal role in fostering a proactive safety culture. This position involves ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting safety audits, and supporting environmental initiatives. You'll collaborate closely with facility teams to maintain safety standards and promote a healthy work environment. If you're passionate about safety and environmental stewardship, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial environment with safety training preferred.
• Forklift trainer experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other workplace regulations.
• Conduct safety orientations and audits for contractors and new hires.
• Lead compliance efforts for environmental permits and programs.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some College Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

AspenTech

Job description

Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Location: Kearny, NJ, US, 07032-4398

Function: Manufacturing

Audience: Hourly

Work Arrangement: On Site

Requisition ID: 64985

Hiring Manager: Alex Sim

HR Rep: Patricia Oltar

The position will work closely with Environmental Health & Safety staff and facility team members to support a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Responsibilities include maintaining documentation for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

General

• Comply with OSHA, Owens Corning, and other workplace regulations.
• Investigate safety concerns and submit SAP work requests as needed.
• Assist in TPM system implementation.
• Participate in daily production shift huddles to communicate EHS initiatives.
• Support 24-hour operations by working different shifts as required.
• Maintain inventory of PPE and safety supplies.
• Input purchase requisitions for safety and operating supplies.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and support housekeeping efforts.
• Perform other duties as directed by the EH&S Leader.

Safety

• Understand OSHA safety standards and Owens Corning safety programs.
• Assist with compliance in critical safety areas such as powered industrial vehicles, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, working at heights, confined space, electrical safety, and hot work.
• Conduct or facilitate lockout training and become an Owens Corning forklift trainer.
• Support safety-related questions and investigations, and develop safety training programs.
• Conduct safety orientations and audits for contractors and new hires.
• Maintain emergency equipment and report non-compliance issues.

Environmental

• Lead compliance efforts for environmental permits and programs (e.g., Title V, NJPDES, SPCC, FRP, DCR, EPCRA, Safe Drinking Water, Radiation License).
• Manage environmental compliance calendar and SDS inventory.
• Conduct facility inspections and report non-compliance issues.
• Collect data supporting environmental compliance efforts.

Health

• Assist with industrial hygiene surveys and health concerns.
• Manage chemical hazards and confined space procedures.
• Ensure compliance with hearing conservation standards.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills in English.
• Maintain good attendance and a team-oriented attitude.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-specific software (SAP, AspenTech, etc.).

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Experience in an industrial environment and safety training preferred.
• Forklift trainer experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to climb stairs, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform physical movements required in an industrial setting.
• Exposure to temperature extremes and noise levels.

About Owens Corning: Owens Corning is a leader in building materials, committed to sustainability and innovation. Founded in 1938, based in Toledo, Ohio, with over 25,000 employees worldwide. Visit www.owenscorning.com for more information. Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.