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 and 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 safety in the workplace.
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 based in Richmond, CA. This is a hybrid-field role where you will split your time between our Fabrication Shop and various remote installation locations, ensuring safety standards are maintained from production to final installation.
Our culture thrives on professional development, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth within the organization. This is an exempt, salaried position with a pay range of $70,000-$85,000.
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.
- Strategic Risk Reduction: Utilize data and advanced Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to diagnose and systematically solve underlying EHS risks, moving beyond compliance checklists.
- Industrial Hygiene Management: Coordinate and execute industrial hygiene monitoring programs (e.g., air sampling for silica/dust, noise dosimetry, and chemical exposure assessments) to ensure a healthy work environment in the shop and at installation sites.
- Sustainable Implementation: Develop and champion the implementation of long-term engineering controls and systematic process improvements over temporary administrative fixes.
- Program Standardization: Manage, own, and drive momentum for key EHS initiatives that have stalled, such as the prescription safety glass program or LOTO standardization.
- Operational Integration (Shop & Field): Partner with production supervisors and field operators to co-design EHS solutions that are practical, safe, and seamlessly integrated into both the fabrication shop workflow and remote installation sites.
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 & Field Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of dedicated EHS experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or field installation setting.
- Industrial Hygiene Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of industrial hygiene principles, including the ability to identify health hazards (biological, chemical, physical, and ergonomic), interpret sampling results, and recommend appropriate controls.
- 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 and in the field.
- 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., Cal/OSHA, NFPA, 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.
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].
