Environmental H&S Specialist, Houston, TX

At Cosentino () we are looking for an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to join our team in Houston TX who will have the opportunity to work in a multinational environment in full expansion surrounded by numerous challenging projects that you can be part of.

The Corporate Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for supporting the planning developing implementing and organizing of Cosentinos Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Program and other related components. This includes managing the completion of program related activities like employee EHS Compliance Training Safety Committee Meetings Job Hazard Analysis and Site Safety Inspections as needed throughout the entire organization and regular site visits to ensure compliance with regulatory environmental and safety requirements.

Job Expectations

Participate in the development implementation and monitoring of compliance with federal and state EHS regulations and Cosentino EHS global policies
Partner with and educate business functions to assure that employee health safety and environmental activities are sustainable and in compliance with applicable regulations
Support the establishment and performance of EHS activities and report regularly back to top-management on various metrics
Develop and implement emergency responses spill response plans and disaster preparedness plans
Facilitate the development of EHS goals/objectives
Develop a sustainable ergonomic program involving multifunctional staff participation
Evaluate and review new product developments new hazardous materials facility modifications product manufacturing modification and new equipment/machinery installations to ensure all is in compliance with EHS requirements
Tour fabrication distribution hub and office facilities regularly throughout the U.S. Canada and Mexico to ensure all locations are in compliance with EHS laws regulations and policies
Manage complex EHS job functions such as job safety analyses/risk assessments EHS trainings workplace incident analyses industrial hygiene evaluations EHS inspections environmental regulatory reporting permit negotiation data collection/analysis and internal audits
Support management to obtain and maintain Health and Safety records and required Environmental permits licenses and documents
Work together with our EHS HQ management in Spain to coordinate efforts with the Cosentino Group

Roles and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs; additional duties may be assigned without prior notice or consent

EXPERIENCE

Desired

2 years of professional experience managing or working closely with Environmental Health and Safety issues in a multi-state manufacturing and distribution environment
2 years working knowledge of Federal and State environmental safety and health laws and regulations including OSHA EPA DOT ISO and Ergonomic Practices. Canadian and Mexico regulatory knowledge would be a plus
OSHA Authorized General Industry Safety Outreach Trainer - (Ability to immediately acquire designation)

EDUCATION

Required
Certified Safety Professional or other similar professional safety designation like the Associate Risk Manager

Desired
Bachelors degree

KNOWLEDGES

Required
Proven skills in applying EHS Regulatory laws & related policies standards and objectives

SKILLS

Required
Communication: Oral & Written. Capacity to interact with multiple levels within all faces with commercial industry projects
Strong planning and organization skills
Ability to efficiently and effectively perform and manage billing activities
Strong Presentation skills
Ability to work effectively efficiently and independently in addition to being a positive team member

You will join a company:
With an international mindset and presence in 100 countries.
With an amazing growth story sustained by an extraordinary innovation with products such as Silestone Dekton and Sensa by Cosentino.
In which you will be able to demonstrate your great sales set skills and grow your career in a challenging project.

Wage Range:

The annual Starting salary for this position is between $annually 10% Bonus

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market skills education experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible Potential Annual Award depending on individual performance and Company performance in accordance with the terms of the Companys plan.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position subject to applicable eligibility requirements including Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability and Basic Life and Supplemental Insurance. You will also be eligible to enroll in our 401(k) Retirement Plan starting the first of the month.

Paid time off:

Vacation time will be accrued monthly and will be subject to change per the Companys policy updates. 5 days of sick time. Full-time employees will receive 2 floating holidays to use each year. If hired after July 1 employees receive 1 floating holiday to use for that calendar year.

The compensation and benefits information are accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.

At COSENTINO our purpose is to inspire People through innovative and sustainable spaces. We are the world-leading producer of architectural and decorative surfaces. Our products are designed to provide innovative and functional solutions for either home and business spaces such as Kitchen and Baths worktops outdoor open spaces facades etc. Innovation sustainability functionality and beauty describe our value proposition to the different market stakeholders and end Clients. With a presence in more than 100 Countries and 5 continents our business keeps growing consistently in all the geographies. as well as career opportunities for Talented people like you.
Cosentino is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Cosentino is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Cosentino are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion or belief national social or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age physical mental or sensory disability HIV Status sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression marital civil union or domestic partnership status past or present military service family medical history or genetic information family or parental status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Cosentino will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. - you are an individual or veteran with a disability who requires any type of accommodation please contact the People Department at or at our email address: *.