What are we looking for

At Cosentino (www.cosentino.com) we are looking for an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist in Houston,TX to join our Legal Department, 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.

What you will do

The Corporate Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for supporting the planning, developing, implementing and organizing of Cosentino’s 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.

Frequent travel is an important aspect of this position.

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

What you need to succeed

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
• Bachelor’s degree

KNOWLEDGES

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

SKILLS

Required
• Communication: Oral & Written (English and Spanish). 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

What we do offer

You will join a company:
•   With an international mindset and presence in 100+ countries.
•   With an amazing growth story, sustained by 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.

About Cosentino

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. www.cosentino.com 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.” - https://rb.gy/xq0edq

*If you are an individual or veteran with a disability who requires any type of accommodation, please contact the People Department at (786) 686-5060 or at our email address: talentacquisition@cosentino.com*

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