Environmental, Quality & Training Coordinator

For over three decades, Lyons Salt has provided superior deicing and agricultural salts from our mine in Lyons, KS. Our thriving business stems from commitment to our customers and a respect for every product request to help them better serve their clients. As a member of the team at Lyons Salt, you are contributing to personalized, responsive service day or night. Lyons Salt is proud to operate under one umbrella with other iconic salt companies including Morton Salt, Windsor Salt, and more. This position is responsible for leading and managing all systems to ensure facility compliance with all applicable Lyons Salt, Morton Salt, state, federal, local health and safety standards and regulations regarding safety and other training, environmental compliance, and product quality systems and compliance. Duties & Responsibilities Safety & Training: Implement comprehensive safety and health programs in compliance with MSHA and company standards Plans, leads, and conducts documented and effective safety & health training for all facility employees and contractors, including but not limited to: all required MSHA training, 24-hour surface training, 40-hour underground training, site-specific hazard training and newly employed experienced miner training, annual refresher training, and assisting with task training Responsible for development of a safety-centric culture at the facility, promoting safe decision making, individual & team accountability, and continuous improvement Responsible for maintaining all MSHA Form 5000-23 documentationAssists in the tracking, reviewing, and implementing actions driven from incidents, near misses, safety observations, injuries, and management of the employee safety incentive program when applicableAssesses the safety risk of activities and develops recommendations and actions to reduce riskMaintains the facility safety and industrial hygiene programs, including HazCom and hearing conservation. Includes employee training, maintenance of safety data sheets, chemical inventory list, audiometric testing, etc.Regularly works in the field involving others (supervision & management, manufacturing personnel, and regulatory agencies) to audit, discuss problems and opportunities. Conducts RCAs to address issues and ensure improved compliance with safety, quality and environmental rules and regulations.Conduct regular inspection/audits to ensure compliance with established requirements and procedures Responsible for the updates of company policies and procedures Environmental Responsible for timely and accurate collection of environmental dataUtilize, and update as applicable, the environmental compliance calendarAssist in the hands-on portion of environmental responsibilitiesDevelop and coordinate environmental training for all site personnelWork with facility personnel to promote environmental near miss reporting program and sharing of best practices to minimize environmental incidents, deviations, and exceedancesTrack and enter all environmental spills, log all data, and report to the GMTrack and enter all special waste, renew and maintain the Special Waste Permit with the KDHE annuallyManage air quality data – including rail loading, emergency generator usage, and dryer natural gas usageMaintain Method 9 Opacity Reader Certification semiannuallyEnsure completion of the annual Emissions Inventory Report and other federal or state reporting requirementsMaintain, and renew as applicable, all site environmental permits and programs in complianceAccompany any environmental regulators around the siteWater / stormwater management Quality Utilize, and update as applicable, the quality compliance calendarConduct the annual mock recall, all other monthly and annual audits, and ensure continued compliance and scheduling of audits for the Safe Food Safe Feed certificationManage HACCP documentationManage the pest control programEnsure calibration documentationEnsure FDA complianceOversee testing initiatives including YPS daily testing, water testing, moisture tests, composite samples and all third-party testingReview annual supplier approval & non-GMO certificatesManage weekly housekeeping reportsEnsure compliance with bag weight and other quality programs as applicable Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Minimum Education or Experience Requirements Minimum five (5) years of experience with MSHA regulations and best mining safety practices.Minimum five (5) years of experience in mining, including underground experienceMine rescue participation preferred Certifications / Affiliations Required MSHA Part 48(a) & 48(b) certification, (IS & IU instructor certification) requiredMine rescue trainer certification (MR certification) preferredFirst aid and CPR certification requiredMethod 9 Opacity Reader Certification, or ability to obtain, requiredPCQI certification (preventative controls qualified individual)`, or ability to obtain, required Skills Or Abilities Required Knowledgeable in all phases of salt mining & processingGood verbal and written communication skillsSolid computer skills (including MS Excel and PowerPoint)Knowledgeable in modern safety proceduresHigh school diploma or equivalent required with post-secondary education or training preferredSpecific training in environmental, industrial health & safety, and quality control MSHA Inspection Experience Required Work Environment Routine working schedule is day shift, however, availability for other shifts is needed to support objectives, work requirements, or respond to urgent or emergency situations outside of normal working hours, as needed.Works in seated or standing positions for prolonged periods of time. May perform sustained manual activities at moderate to heavy levels of exertion including lifting and moving loads of a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, climbing ladders/stairs and working on elevated platforms. Uses hand tools and operates fixed and mobile plant equipment. Works and travels throughout plant and mine environment of varied temperatures and humidity.Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and uses full range of motion.Performs duties in confined space entries.Works in general office, underground mine, and industrial plant environments At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. 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