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EHS Specialist-March 2024
Portland
Mar 28, 2026
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  EHS SpecialistLocation(s):Portland, OR, US, 97231Portland, OR, US, 97210-1322Function:ManufacturingAudience:HourlyWork Arrangement:On SiteRequisition ID:61694Location: Portland, Oregon - United StatesSUMMARYThe Safety Specialist position will be a hands-on, practical resource to the EHS Leader and the entire Owens Corning Portland Asphalt plant. The purpose of this position will be to act as a leader for safety, facilitate the execution of safety initiatives, and improve the safety awareness of the Asphalt plant in Portlandas well as Owens Corning Asphalt plantsacross the United States.The successful candidate willwork on a variety of safety projects, team initiatives, and EHS programs. In addition, this position will lead and support the Asphalt plant's ongoing OSHA VPP certification. In addition, it will be an expectation of this job to work with Oregon OSHA by becoming a Special Government Employee (SGE).PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Developing safety leadership capabilities in our people:Daily presence in the Asphalt plantConduct Contractor Safety Orientations as neededParticipate in Safety Programs' annual reviewsHelp facilitate Safety Committee meetingsContinually reinforce the company's stand on safety and always recognize employee accomplishments and contributionsWork with TPM teams on issues that have EHS implementationsCoordinate and lead ongoing OSHA VPP recertification requirementsSupporting Operations/Maintenance DutiesManage plant Action Plans and deliver on all commitments from Safety Program Corrective Actions logs and Incident reportsFor any safety incidents, ensure proper investigation, root cause analysis, communication and aggressive action planning and execution to prevent future repeat incidentsOrdering Safety SuppliesAdd SDSs to the VaultReview Star Cards (Pre-Job Hazard Analysis)Guide JHA writing for all tasks identified at the plant.Assist with Safety related training and onboarding of new employees in the area of safety practices and programsAttend Shift meetings, Operation Team meetings and Shift huddles to act as a resource to the plant to understand the risks and help develop procedures to eliminate or reduce the risksMetricsRecordable incident rate (RIR), Total Incident Rate (TIR), and Near Misses% closure on safety incident corrective actions within 30 daysTrack Hazard Risk score and the Top 5 Risk SharePoint list for the plant and assist the HRCSs in risk reduction projects.Other ActivitiesEnsure blank forms, permits, etc. are stockedComplete OR OSHA training; become SGE for OR OSHAAttend and be a key participant in;Management of Change (MoC)Ensure team members have the resources and training to do the jobProvide effective communications throughout the site.Builds organizational capabilities through people, technology, and process managementCommunicates effectively - listens well, speaks well and adapts to the needs of othersGives clear expectations and reinforces positive behaviors and performanceProvide input to job performance for site evaluationsHold team members accountable for expectationsHandles all safety issues and conflict directly, honestly, and professionallyComply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work areaWillingness to travel - 10-15%All other duties as assigned or neededSKILLS AND ABILITIESThe employee should hold the following abilities:Working knowledge of health and safety

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