ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST - INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.

Job Objective:
The Environmental Specialist is an established performer that works to facilitate and support Engineering function and projects by participating in various aspects of projects related to compliance, sustainability, and Industrial Hygiene /Environmental management.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position: 
•    Monitor fugitive emissions and other critical industrial hygiene metrics/Hazards, to identify and recommend actions/projects to ensure conformance and compliance with federal, state, and municipal legislation and regulations regarding environmental and health control.  
•    Prepare, coordinate, and perform OSHA compliance audits for multiple sites and states.
•    Assist in completing an occupational health hazard inventories.
•    Maintain and update OSHA Standards recordkeeping; prepare reports and update files.
•    Maintain chemical inventory; responsible for new chemical/material review. Ensure these chemicals/materials are added to appropriate inventories and information is updated.
•    Participates in cross-functional audits in support of other Mohawk teams and provide input as needed, including third-party audits.
•    Train plant hourly and salary personnel in effective industrial hygiene hazards and controls, ventilation and housekeeping practices and procedures.
•    Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams to implement process changes and improvements.
•    Perform accurate analyses, conduct research, and draw meaningful conclusions about potential job/work-area impacts. 
•    Draw from prior experience, interpret facts, and identify incomplete data/anomalies to solve problems. 
•    Use innovative solutions to enhance personal work and, where applicable, the work of the team.
•    Effectively apply functional, process, and procedural or technical knowledge to address business challenges. 
•    Provide guidance and assistance to the plant Safety professionals.
•    Influence others within the job area through explanation of facts and policies to resolve routine issues.
•    Perform other duties as needed. 
 

Required Experience and Education: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
•    2-4 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    Six-Sigma and/or Lean certifications are preferred.
 

Competencies:
•    Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles as well as industry practices and standards. 
•    Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
•    Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
•    High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
•    Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products. 
 

Other Pertinent Job Information: 
Disclaimer: The information on this description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
•    Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions caused by noise, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and other conditions associated with a high-traffic production floor.
•    Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.
•    Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required. 
•    Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled facilities. 
•    The work environment may be a noisy, high traffic manufacturing production floor. 
•    May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
•    The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
•    The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
•    Ability to travel up to 20% (travel will mainly be to sites listed)
•    Areas of responsibility:
o    Dickson, TN, Tile Plant
o    Dickson, TN, Quartz Plant
o    Florence, AL, Tile Plant
o    Fayette, AL, Tile Plant
 

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth.  Examples include:  Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.