Health & Safety Specialist

Position Responsibilities

• Maintains compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Identifies and addresses workplace hazards, including chemical and biological dangers, ergonomic challenges, and environmental factors.
• Conducts routine site-wide inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Evaluates proposed changes to processes and identifies potential safety concerns, recommending appropriate safeguards.
• Ensures contractor personnel adhere to MP Materials' policies and safety requirements.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and updating of Site Wide Inspection (SWI) programs.
• Provides guidance and conducts audits to ensure the effectiveness of safety training and procedures.
• Develops and conducts safety training sessions for all shifts.
• Coordinates inspections by regulatory agencies and ensures deficiencies are corrected.
• Leads investigations into accidents and incidents, ensuring completeness and implementing corrective actions.
• Supports field activities by conducting inspections and audits, and providing training on hazard recognition, unsafe acts and conditions, and regulatory compliance with OSHA and EPA.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a Health and Safety role.
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 certification.
• Certified First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer.

Desired Qualities

• Outstanding organizational and motivational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and observational abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and work in a team environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• The ability to evaluate manufacturing/industrial processes and develop solutions.
• The ability to address industrial hygiene issues with management and coworkers.