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The Senior Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist – Environmental Focus is a critical member of the plant team who provides technical leadership and oversight to ensure environmental compliance and drive continuous improvement in environmental performance across the Aiken, SC and Blythewood, SC facilities. This role partners with plant leadership to build ownership, accountability, and a culture of environmental stewardship. This position reports to the Aiken EHS Leader.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Adhere to Safety and Environmental Responsibilities & Drive a Safer Together Culture.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and environmentally compliant work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors in which working Safer Together is the first priority
- Partner with the EHS team to conduct environmental incident investigations, as well as make recommendations to ensure regulatory inspection readiness
- Lead Environmental Initiatives and processes to drive towards zero non-conformities and NOV’s.
- Set and accomplish critical environmental metrics to ensure continuous improvement.
- Drive and sustain environmental excellence through use of the Environmental Management System.
- Authority to stop work or escalate conditions that pose environmental compliance risk.
Lead Sustainable Environmental Management
- Drive and maintain compliance with Environmental operating permits, such as US EPA Title V air permits, Municipal Wastewater permits, State or local Storm Water permits, Class II Landfill permits, SARA 311/ 313, Groundwater Compliance, and SPCC
- Develop and maintain environmental monitoring and recordkeeping to satisfy requirements of the plant’s operating permits
- Manage all aspects of the plant’s Hazardous waste, Solid waste, and Universal waste within Federal, State and Local guidelines
- Provide regulatory guidance to facility leadership team and operating personnel
- Review or change policies and procedures to comply with changes to Environmental regulations and standards
- Facilitate required Environmental testing of air, water and water sources
- Work with Division resources to facilitate Corporate Sustainability reporting, Green House Gas (GHG) reporting, Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT), and other current or pending regulatory requirements
- Interact with outside consultants/contractors on regulatory compliance. Track and approve consultant/contractors’ terms of service, budgets and spending.
- Provide leadership required ensuring operations and maintenance personnel are aware of and held accountable for environmental compliance.
- Interact with agency personnel to facilitate site compliance inspections, inquiries and corrective actions.
- Maintain chemical approval process
Drive Plant Environmental Impact Improvements
- Develop and implement environmental programs such as air and water compliance, above-ground storage tanks, spill prevention and control, hazardous waste and materials management, solid waste recycling, and employee training
- Update compliance action item tracking tools and templates for existing and newly issued or updated permits. Track all items to on-time completion.
- Lead Environmental initiatives and processes to drive towards zero non-conformities and/or Notice of Violation (NOV’s)
- Assess product, process and operational changes to determine environmental impact
- Drive and sustain environmental excellence through use of the Environmental Management System
- Utilize process and engineering knowledge to identify and lead process improvements to reduce environmental impact and/or improve sustainability goals
- Enroll as the plant liaison on environmental issues affecting community and industrial neighbors
- Maintain a leadership presence on the plant floor, drive compliance behaviors through leadership engagement and accountability systems, and fully engage employees in the sound environmental process management process
- Guide the Natural Leadership Team (NLT) in developing risk-ranked strategic plans, prioritize and advocate capital/resource requests, and advise the leadership team on all aspects of environmental requirements and responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of all critical Environmental processes, programs, and procedures
- Sets and accomplishes critical environmental metrics regularly to ensure continuous improvement in the processes that lead to a 100% engaged culture on the floor
- Grow and develop the plant EHS advocates
Metrics
- Zero Notices of Violation (NOVs) for Federal, State and Local Environmental requirements
- 100% on-time completion of permit-required tasks
- Audit findings closure rate (time-bound)
- Corporate and Division Metrics for Sustainability targets (GHG, waste reduction, water usage)
- Plant Environmental metrics including Environmental Non-Conformities (ENC’s), NOV’s and Environmental Management System (EMS)
- Feedback from plant NLT members
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5-8 years of experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Preferred Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Engineering related disciplines strongly preferred
- Site specific permitting knowledge / experience is a plus
-
- Title V air permit
- Stormwater management
- Waste water permitting
- Class II landfill
- SPCC
- SARA 311/313
- Ground water monitoring
- RCRA/DOT
- Environmental Management Systems
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to interpret and apply environmental regulations
- Root cause analysis and corrective action development
- Data analysis for compliance trending and reporting
- Change management in operational environments
- Cross-functional leadership with operations and maintenance
- Think Strategically
- Inspire and energize others
- Leadership presence – forward thinking leadership abilities including the ability to motivate, lead by example, and encourage teamwork and effective communication.
- Past work with Government agencies is beneficial
- Experience with Access and Process Explore/IP-21 preferred
- Aptitude for data analysis and information management
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC).
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Senior Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist – Environmental Focus is a critical member of the plant team who provides technical leadership and oversight to ensure environmental compliance and drive continuous improvement in environmental performance across the Aiken, SC and Blythewood, SC facilities. This role partners with plant leadership to build ownership, accountability, and a culture of environmental stewardship. This position reports to the Aiken EHS Leader.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Adhere to Safety and Environmental Responsibilities & Drive a Safer Together Culture.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and environmentally compliant work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors in which working Safer Together is the first priority
- Partner with the EHS team to conduct environmental incident investigations, as well as make recommendations to ensure regulatory inspection readiness
- Lead Environmental Initiatives and processes to drive towards zero non-conformities and NOV’s.
- Set and accomplish critical environmental metrics to ensure continuous improvement.
- Drive and sustain environmental excellence through use of the Environmental Management System.
- Authority to stop work or escalate conditions that pose environmental compliance risk.
Lead Sustainable Environmental Management
- Drive and maintain compliance with Environmental operating permits, such as US EPA Title V air permits, Municipal Wastewater permits, State or local Storm Water permits, Class II Landfill permits, SARA 311/ 313, Groundwater Compliance, and SPCC
- Develop and maintain environmental monitoring and recordkeeping to satisfy requirements of the plant’s operating permits
- Manage all aspects of the plant’s Hazardous waste, Solid waste, and Universal waste within Federal, State and Local guidelines
- Provide regulatory guidance to facility leadership team and operating personnel
- Review or change policies and procedures to comply with changes to Environmental regulations and standards
- Facilitate required Environmental testing of air, water and water sources
- Work with Division resources to facilitate Corporate Sustainability reporting, Green House Gas (GHG) reporting, Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT), and other current or pending regulatory requirements
- Interact with outside consultants/contractors on regulatory compliance. Track and approve consultant/contractors’ terms of service, budgets and spending.
- Provide leadership required ensuring operations and maintenance personnel are aware of and held accountable for environmental compliance.
- Interact with agency personnel to facilitate site compliance inspections, inquiries and corrective actions.
- Maintain chemical approval process
Drive Plant Environmental Impact Improvements
- Develop and implement environmental programs such as air and water compliance, above-ground storage tanks, spill prevention and control, hazardous waste and materials management, solid waste recycling, and employee training
- Update compliance action item tracking tools and templates for existing and newly issued or updated permits. Track all items to on-time completion.
- Lead Environmental initiatives and processes to drive towards zero non-conformities and/or Notice of Violation (NOV’s)
- Assess product, process and operational changes to determine environmental impact
- Drive and sustain environmental excellence through use of the Environmental Management System
- Utilize process and engineering knowledge to identify and lead process improvements to reduce environmental impact and/or improve sustainability goals
- Enroll as the plant liaison on environmental issues affecting community and industrial neighbors
- Maintain a leadership presence on the plant floor, drive compliance behaviors through leadership engagement and accountability systems, and fully engage employees in the sound environmental process management process
- Guide the Natural Leadership Team (NLT) in developing risk-ranked strategic plans, prioritize and advocate capital/resource requests, and advise the leadership team on all aspects of environmental requirements and responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of all critical Environmental processes, programs, and procedures
- Sets and accomplishes critical environmental metrics regularly to ensure continuous improvement in the processes that lead to a 100% engaged culture on the floor
- Grow and develop the plant EHS advocates
Metrics
- Zero Notices of Violation (NOVs) for Federal, State and Local Environmental requirements
- 100% on-time completion of permit-required tasks
- Audit findings closure rate (time-bound)
- Corporate and Division Metrics for Sustainability targets (GHG, waste reduction, water usage)
- Plant Environmental metrics including Environmental Non-Conformities (ENC’s), NOV’s and Environmental Management System (EMS)
- Feedback from plant NLT members
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5-8 years of experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Preferred Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Engineering related disciplines strongly preferred
- Site specific permitting knowledge / experience is a plus
-
- Title V air permit
- Stormwater management
- Waste water permitting
- Class II landfill
- SPCC
- SARA 311/313
- Ground water monitoring
- RCRA/DOT
- Environmental Management Systems
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to interpret and apply environmental regulations
- Root cause analysis and corrective action development
- Data analysis for compliance trending and reporting
- Change management in operational environments
- Cross-functional leadership with operations and maintenance
- Think Strategically
- Inspire and energize others
- Leadership presence – forward thinking leadership abilities including the ability to motivate, lead by example, and encourage teamwork and effective communication.
- Past work with Government agencies is beneficial
- Experience with Access and Process Explore/IP-21 preferred
- Aptitude for data analysis and information management
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC).
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Safety Specialist
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires the employer to define minimum job requirements before advertising. Make sure your CSP, CIH, or OSHA certifications are documented and dated early, since the employer can only require credentials that were standard at the time of the prevailing wage request.
Target employers with active OFLC filing history
Search DOL PERM disclosure data for companies that have filed labor certifications for safety roles. Employers who have sponsored Safety Specialists before already understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-application than first-time sponsors.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility early
EB-2 applies if the Safety Specialist role requires an advanced degree or you have a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring only a bachelor's. Knowing which category fits your profile before interviews lets you ask the right sponsorship questions.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Safety Specialist job listings by employers with verified PERM filing history. This cuts the time spent cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored, so your effort goes toward roles where green card sponsorship is already established practice.
Clarify the priority date gap before accepting an offer
For EB-3 applicants from India or China, the priority date backlog can extend beyond a decade. Ask hiring managers whether the company supports concurrent filing of the I-140 and I-485, and whether they'll maintain the petition if internal restructuring occurs during the wait.
Understand how PERM advertising affects your start date
PERM requires the employer to run a formal recruitment campaign before DOL will certify the application. That process typically takes six to twelve months before USCIS even receives the I-140. Factor this into your timeline if you're transitioning from another status with a pending expiration.
Green Card Safety Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Safety Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Safety Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 when the role requires a bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety engineering, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the position requires a master's degree or when you hold a bachelor's plus at least five years of progressive, specialized experience. Your employer's job description and the requirements stated in the PERM application determine which category applies.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Safety Specialists?
The H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery cap, while PERM is the first step toward permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level. PERM requires the employer to run a formal labor market test through DOL before filing an I-140 with USCIS. The full process takes longer than an H-1B transfer, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary status that must be renewed.
Which employers regularly sponsor Safety Specialists for green cards?
Manufacturing, construction, chemical processing, and utilities companies file PERM applications for Safety Specialists most frequently, since these industries have ongoing federal and state compliance obligations that require dedicated safety professionals. Government contractors with OSHA or EPA compliance mandates also sponsor regularly. You can identify employers with verified filing history by searching DOL PERM disclosure data or using Migrate Mate to filter listings by sponsorship activity.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for a Safety Specialist role?
The PERM labor certification stage alone typically takes six to eighteen months depending on DOL processing times, and that timeline extends further if an audit is triggered. Once PERM is certified, USCIS processes the I-140 petition, followed by adjustment of status or consular processing. For nationals from countries without significant priority date backlogs, the full process from PERM filing to green card approval often runs two to three years.
What credentials strengthen a Safety Specialist's PERM green card case?
A Certified Safety Professional designation, a Certified Industrial Hygienist credential, or specialized OSHA training certifications documented with completion dates all support a stronger PERM case by matching the employer's stated job requirements. A bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental science is the standard educational baseline. Degrees in adjacent fields like engineering or chemistry can qualify if your work history demonstrates direct safety application, but the employer must be prepared to justify that equivalency to DOL.