Senior EHS Specialist

GAF Materials Corp.; Ione (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 115,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits & vacation

Job summary

Specialty Granules LLC (SGI) in Ione, CA, seeks an EH&S leader to administer loss control and MSHA compliance at the SGI plant. You will champion safety culture, develop the EH&S strategy, and drive zero-injury performance across the site.

Responsibilities include auditing, records management, MSHA coordination, and environmental program leadership to ensure 100% regulatory compliance. A strong mining/environmental background is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Mining Engineering.
• 5+ years safety and/or industrial hygiene in a mining environment.
• Strong leadership to drive a world-class health & safety culture.
• Solid MSHA regulatory knowledge and protocols.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Hazard recognition with corrective action skills.
• Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• This position administers, oversees, and audits loss control programs including MSHA compliance and industrial hygiene auditing.
• Act as a Champion for safety to drive a safety-first culture at the site.
• Develops the EH&S strategy to achieve zero injuries and 100% regulatory compliance.
• Lead safety improvements and oversee all plant EHS efforts and permits.
• Facilitate MSHA audits/inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct industrial hygiene sampling, reporting, and compliance.
• Manage budgeting for safety/environmental departments.

Skills

Leadership

MSHA knowledge

Hazard recognition

Root cause analysis

Auditing

Communication

Industrial hygiene

Environmental compliance

Safety program management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene/Engineering

Job description

Company Introduction

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Summary: Essential Duties

This position is responsible for the administration, oversight, and auditing of loss control programs within the SGI Ione plant to include MSHA compliance and industrial hygiene auditing of all activities. Act as a Champion for safety, to drive safety first culture at the site. Develops the overall EH&S strategy to drive plant performance to zero injuries and 100% compliance with all regulations and permits.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree B.S. Degree in Industrial Hygiene or Industrial Technology or Engineering, Mining Engineering
• Required 5+ Years safety and/or industrial hygiene in a mining environment
• General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must have strong leadership skills to drive plant to a world-class health & safety culture
• Strong knowledge of MSHA regulatory environment and protocols
• Strategic and systematic in approach
• High level of organizational skillsSolid knowledge of the management of workers compensation cases and employee care
• Solid knowledge of Environmental regulations relating to Air Quality, Stormwater, Waste, and Potable Water
• Effective communicator both verbal and written
• Skilled at hazard recognition and corrective action
• Strong accident/incident investigation skills including root cause analysis
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit)

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for the administration, oversight, and auditing of loss control programs within the SGI Ione plant to include MSHA compliance and industrial hygiene auditing of all activities.
• Act as a Champion for safety, to drive safety first culture at the site.
• Develops the overall EH&S strategy to drive plant performance to zero injuries and 100% compliance with all regulations and permits.
• Champion, drive, and lead safety improvements within the SGI Charmian plant Manage and systemically oversee all plant EHS efforts Champion BBS efforts to eliminate all injuries Champion and lead the plant environmental program to assure 100% compliance with all regulations with permits being maintained and updated.
• Facilitate all MSHA audits and inspections Maintain accurate, timely, and updated records. Organize all permits, files, and documents Audit plant EHS program/ expectations and MSHA compliance.
• Develop corrective action plans and follow up until completed and sustained Conduct industrial hygiene sampling, reporting, and compliance.
• Meet SGI target of 1/2 of all allowable limits Manages overall plant stormwater efforts. Conducts routine audits of erosion/sedimentation control, structures, and water treatment facilities
• Develop, implements, and sustains SGI specific Safety & Health policies and training Conducts all plant visits/tours by governmental agencies
• Conduct accident investigations, develop a response to MSHA citations and challenges to citations if warranted
• Leads efforts in meeting workers compensation protocols, reporting and claims investigation
• Manages all resources (safety supervisor and environmental tech) to maximize performance and meet/exceed plant goals and objectives
• Responsible for budgeting and spending within safety/environmental departments.

Compensation

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Salary Range: $84,000-$115,500

Benefits

• We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Eligibility & Compliance

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).

Equal Opportunity

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SGI 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.

Company Background

Privacy Notice Application Notice For more than 90 years, Specialty Granules LLC (SGI) has been a leading producer of semi-ceramic coated, colored mineral granules for the North American residential and commercial roofing industry. Our longevity is a testament to our dependability as a supplier and the durability of our products. We take pride in the long-term relationships we have cultivated with the roofing industry’s manufacturers. A privately held company, we have the ability and resources to provide exceptional customer service through our high standards of product quality, innovation, and responsiveness to the needs of our customers. In addition to our Headquarters and Technical Center in Hagerstown, MD, we operate 4 manufacturing locations across the U.S. - Blue Ridge Summit, PA (also called Charmian); Annapolis, MO; Pembine, WI (also called Kremlin); and Ione, CA. In each of the communities in which we are located, SGI has become a premier place to work. Our employees enjoy our strong emphasis on safety, our positive work environment, competitive wages and benefits, and our long term stability.