EHS Coordinator

We are looking for a passionate and strategic EHS Coordinator to join our team and contribute to our mission of doing good by crafting products intentionally collaboratively and transparently.

The Team Youll Work With

As the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator you will work directly with our talented EHS team to author and optimize our safety program for the factory. The EHS Coordinator will support our teammates in the areas of compliance training documentation auditing root cause analysis industrial hygiene PPE designation and incident this role you will take ownership of key safety activities that positively impact the employee culture; elevating data reporting being a big player in helping to improve existing programs and designing new initiatives.

The EHS Coordinator is responsible for continuous improvement of an effective Environmental Health and Safety program by providing day-to-day support in the oversight of workplace safety training machine safeguarding personal protective equipment consulting on risk assessment and safety matters and responsible for safety system analysis. Your goal as Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator will be to ensure compliance of safety standards and environmental regulations to maintain a safe work environment for all employees within the organization. This role reports to the Safety Manager and is located on-site in Richmond CA. The pay range for this role is $55000-$75000 per year.

Meet the Hiring Manager David Galaviz!As Fireclay Tiles Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) a role he took on in 2019 David Galaviz oversees the sustainable production process which heavily utilizes recycled materials. Beyond his work on environmental standards he values the strong sense of teamwork and kindness he sees every day at the company.

What Youll Achieve

• Carry out the day-to-day Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives through technical support that contribute to the application of an effective EH&S Program.
• Manage all required reporting to multiple federal state and local agencies (Cal OSHA hazardous waste etc.)
• Conduct daily weekly and monthly safety performance audits and inspections
• Develop and track action items as a result of safety performance audits
• Work with management to resolve action items from safety performance audits
• Responsible for the proper management of the hazardous waste process
• Conduct safety new hire and transferred employee orientations
• Develop manage and update the safety new hire orientation
• Facilitate and manage the hazardous material waste disposal program
• Assist management in the investigation of accidents as necessary review accident reports and track action items
• Assists with updating department safety rules; maintains current documentation
• Visit jobsites and audit EHS program implementation with our installation teams
• Facilitate the maintenance of appropriate safety records
• Manage the forklift certification program; train and certify employees as necessary
• Facilitate emergency management programs and conduct annual employee evacuation drills.
• Develop and implement training programs as necessary at all levels within the organization from hourly employees to executive staff.
• Educate staff via weekly safety trainings in English and possibly Spanish
• Assists with the management of various safety programs such as the Hearing Protection Program Respiratory Program Silica program etc.
• Chair the Safety Committee each month and coordinate with members to complete action items.
• Manage and inventory all safety protective equipment
• Serve as liaison for workers compensation reporting case management and recordkeeping
• Weekly coaching on Lockout/Tagout and procedural audits
• Recognize safety hazards or unsafe work practices and develop Corrective Action Plans
• Assist in administering and maintaining other compliance programs such as LOTO Hazard Communication EAP Hearing Conservation Hot Work Respiratory Protection etc.

What We Look For in You

• Minimum of 1 year of dedicated EHS experience within a manufacturing industrial or field installation setting.
• Understanding of industrial hygiene principles including the ability to identify health hazards (biological chemical physical and ergonomic) interpret sampling results and recommend appropriate controls.
• View EHS as a service function that enables production and possesses the interpersonal skills to lead with empathy and build cooperative relationships on the floor and in the field.
• Possesses the credibility and experience to negotiate conflicting priorities knowing when to stand firm on compliance and when to collaborate for the best outcome.
• Foundation in relevant EHS regulations (e.g. Cal/OSHA NFPA EPA) and proven success in implementing and managing core EHS programs.
• Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis methodologies (e.g. 5-Why Fishbone) EHS management systems and data analysis for trending incidents.
• Exceptional communication influencing active listening and problem-solving abilities.

Serving as a Fireclay Tile Brand Ambassador representing our core values including:

Kindness Honesty Tread Lightly on the Earth Measure Twice Cut Once Ganas (Desire)

Accountable to the B Corp standards we take care of our People and our Planet while turning a Profit.

• 4% 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid Sick Time and Parental Leave
• Teammate discounts on our beautiful products

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand climb up and down stairs. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms shoulders and legs and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee will regularly lift and /or move equipment or material up to 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move equipment or material up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move equipment or material up to 50 pounds.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements stock options and discretionary bonus. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a teammate receives an offer of employment.

Fireclay provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Fireclay will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation please let us know by contacting

Required Experience:

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