EHS Specialist
Fireclay Tile is here to revolutionize the tile and design industry. By implementing an innovative digital platform paired with unmatched artisan-crafted products and client service, we've made it easier than ever to specify and purchase beautiful, sustainable tile sourced and handcrafted in the US. Our tireless commitment to innovation, transparency, and sustainability has not gone unrecognized. We aim to grow 25-35% annually and are the first tile company recognized as a B Corp for how we use Business as a Force for Good. With an innovative product, an ambitious team, and an inspiring mission, we're changing the way you think about tile. Are you looking for health and safety specialist jobs?
Come join the makers who support the dreamers!
We are looking for a passionate strategic EHS Specialist to join our team and contribute to our mission of “doing good by crafting products intentionally, collaboratively, and transparently.”
The Team You’ll Work With …
As the EHS Specialist, you will be an integral part of our talented Safety team, collaborating to safeguard our people and optimize production efficiency through strategic risk management. You will partner closely with frontline employees and production managers to integrate safety solutions into daily work processes, playing a key role in fostering a culture of shared ownership and psychological workplace safety. This role offers the opportunity to drive measurable, sustainable cultural and systemic improvements in a growing manufacturing working environment. Reporting to the EH&S Director, this position is located in Spokane, WA (On-site). Our culture thrives on professional development, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth within the organization. This is a salary position and pays $65,000-$90,000.
Meet the Hiring Manager,
David Galaviz! As Fireclay Tile's 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 You’ll Achieve …
- Lead with Partnership: Foster psychological safety by leading incident investigations with a focus on system learning, building genuine trust that encourages transparent reporting.
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Executive Influence & Advocacy: Translate complex EHS data and findings into clear, compelling business cases for senior leadership, securing necessary resources for critical safety and environmental projects.
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Culture Architect: Proactively champion a just culture where accountability is balanced with systemic learning, empowering employees at all levels to act as safety leaders and innovators.
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Strategic Risk Reduction: Utilize data and advanced Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to diagnose and systematically solve underlying EHS risks, moving beyond compliance checklists.
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Sustainable Implementation: Develop and champion the implementation of long-term engineering controls and systematic process improvements over temporary administrative fixes.
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Cross-Functional Mobilization: Lead and mentor cross-functional safety committees and working groups, driving alignment and shared ownership of EHS goals across Operations, Engineering, and Management teams.
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Program Standardization: Manage, own, and drive momentum for key EHS initiatives that have stalled, such as the prescription safety glass program or LOTO standardization.
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Operational Integration: Partner with production supervisors and operators to co-design EHS solutions that are practical, safe, and seamlessly integrated into the manufacturing workflow.
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Change Management Mastery: Design and execute effective change management strategies for new EHS policies and equipment introductions, ensuring high adoption rates and minimal disruption to production efficiency.
What We Look For in You …
We are looking for someone who is Kind, Humble, and Analytical. You are excited to serve as a supportive partner to operations and drive measurable, systemic change and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Manufacturing Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of dedicated EHS experience within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Cultural Leader: Views EHS as a service function that enables production and possesses the interpersonal skills to lead with empathy and build cooperative relationships on the floor.
- Professional Maturity: Possesses the credibility and experience to negotiate conflicting priorities, knowing when to stand firm on compliance and when to collaborate for the best outcome.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong foundation in relevant EHS regulations (e.g., L&I, NFPA, IH, EPA) and proven success in implementing and managing core EHS programs.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone), EHS management systems, and data analysis for trending incidents.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, influencing, active listening, and problem-solving abilities.
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Injury Metrics Management: Proven ability to analyze and drive improvements in key safety metrics, including Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) rate, and First Aid Case Rate.
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Industrial Hygiene (IH) Data Interpretation: Deep understanding of IH principles, including monitoring techniques and interpreting data related to airborne contaminants (e.g., crystalline silica, dust), noise exposure, and chemical hazard communication (SDS management), with demonstrated success in implementing controls to meet Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs).
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Process Safety Management (PSM)/Risk Assessment: Proficiency in conducting and leading formal risk assessment methodologies, such as Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), translating findings into prioritized corrective actions.
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Machine Guarding & Control of Hazardous Energy: Expert knowledge of OSHA 1910 Subpart O (Machine Guarding) and proven experience designing and validating Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, specifically targeting high-risk machinery like presses, kilns, and conveyors to meet ANSI Z244.1 standards.
Why Fireclay?
Beyond the role itself, here’s what makes Fireclay Tile a special place to work:
- Our Mission: We are on a mission to do good by crafting products intentionally, collaboratively, and transparently. We are the makers, who support the dreamers.
- Our Values: We live by Kindness, Honesty, Tread Lightly on the Earth, Measure Twice, Cut Once, and Ganas (Desire).
- Our Commitment: We are accountable to the B Corp standards, prioritizing People and Planet alongside Profit.
- Growth and Innovation: We are committed to "25-35% annual growth" and are revolutionizing the tile and design industry.
- Our Culture: We foster a culture of professional development, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth.
- Our Benefits: We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including medical, financial, and other benefits including a 4% 401(k) match, FTO (exempt), sick time, parental leave, and other perks. Visit Fireclaybenefits.com to view details of our benefits and perks offered.
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.
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 law. In addition, Fireclay will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting
[email protected].
