EHS Coordinator

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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 Buda, 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

Employment type
Full Time