Fox Marble has been one of the Bay Area’s premier stone fabrication and installation companies for more than 40 years. From custom kitchen slabs to large-scale commercial projects, our team of expert fabricators, installers, and craftsmen transforms natural stone and tile into spaces that last for generations.

Today, Fox Marble is entering an exciting new chapter. We’ve joined forces with Fireclay Tile, a fast-growing, design-driven manufacturer known for handcrafted tile and a modern digital platform that makes specifying and purchasing surfaces easier than ever. Together, we’re building something unique: a vertically integrated surfaces company that combines handcrafted materials, precision fabrication, and expert installation — all under one roof.

Our Richmond facility is home to a team of highly skilled craftsmen who take pride in doing things the right way, and our field team is professional, experienced, and focused on delivering exceptional value. If you enjoy working with great people, building beautiful things, and being part of a company that values craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity, you’ll fit right in.

We are looking for a passionate and strategic EHS Coordinator 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 Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator, you will work directly with our talented EHS team to author and optimize our safety program for the factory. The EHS Coordinator will support our teammates in the areas of compliance, training, documentation, auditing, root cause analysis, industrial hygiene, PPE designation, and incident investigations. In this role, you will take ownership of key safety activities that positively impact the employee culture; elevating data reporting, being a big player in helping to improve existing programs, and designing new initiatives.

The EHS Coordinator is responsible for continuous improvement of an effective Environmental, Health and Safety program by providing day-to-day support in the oversight of workplace safety training, machine safeguarding, personal protective equipment, consulting on risk assessment and safety matters, and responsible for safety system analysis. Your goal as Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator will be to ensure compliance of safety standards and environmental regulations to maintain a safe work environment for all employees within the organization. This role reports to the Safety Manager and is located on-site in Richmond, CA. The pay range for this role is $55,000-$65,000 per year.

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 …

• Carry out the day-to-day Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives through technical support that contribute to the application of an effective EH&S Program.
• Manage all required reporting to multiple federal, state, and local agencies (Cal OSHA, hazardous waste, etc.)
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly safety performance audits and inspections
• Develop and track action items as a result of safety performance audits
• Work with management to resolve action items from safety performance audits
• Responsible for the proper management of the hazardous waste process
• Conduct safety new hire and transferred employee orientations
• Develop, manage, and update the safety new hire orientation
• Facilitate and manage the hazardous material waste disposal program
• Assist management in the investigation of accidents as necessary, review accident reports, and track action items
• Assists with updating department safety rules; maintains current documentation
• Visit jobsites and audit EHS program implementation with our installation teams
• Facilitate the maintenance of appropriate safety records
• Manage the forklift certification program; train and certify employees as necessary
• Facilitate emergency management programs and conduct annual employee evacuation drills.
• Develop and implement training programs as necessary at all levels within the organization, from hourly employees to executive staff.
• Educate staff via weekly safety trainings in English and possibly Spanish
• Assists with the management of various safety programs, such as the Hearing Protection Program, Respiratory Program, Silica program, etc.
• Chair the Safety Committee each month and coordinate with members to complete action items.
• Manage and inventory all safety protective equipment
• Serve as liaison for workers’ compensation reporting, case management, and recordkeeping
• Weekly coaching on Lockout/Tagout and procedural audits
• Recognize safety hazards or unsafe work practices and develop Corrective Action Plans
• Assist in administering and maintaining other compliance programs such as LOTO, Hazard Communication, EAP, Hearing Conservation, Hot Work, Respiratory Protection, etc.

What We Look For in You …

• Minimum of 1 year of dedicated EHS experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or field installation setting.
• Understanding of industrial hygiene principles, including the ability to identify health hazards (biological, chemical, physical, and ergonomic), interpret sampling results, and recommend appropriate controls.
• View 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.
• Possesses the credibility and experience to negotiate conflicting priorities, knowing when to stand firm on compliance and when to collaborate for the best outcome.
• Foundation in relevant EHS regulations (e.g., Cal/OSHA, NFPA, EPA) and proven success in implementing and managing core EHS programs.
• Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone), EHS management systems, and data analysis for trending incidents.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, active listening, and problem-solving abilities.

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.

Benefits …

• 4% 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Sick Time and Parental Leave
• Teammate discounts on our beautiful products

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb up and down stairs. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms, shoulders and legs and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will regularly lift and /or move equipment or material up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move equipment or material up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move equipment or material up to 50+ pounds.

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 people@fireclaytile.com.