Safety Specialist

Responsibilities & Duties

• Provides coaching and subject matter expertise to the site’s management and employees in all matters related to H&S including all potential losses.
• Performs as an integral member of the site’s management team and leads the site in the execution of H&S strategy.
• Promotes Continuous Improvement Culture and Cross Functional Teams.
• Affords oversight of the site’s H&S management system, processes and programs to ensure continuous improvement as well as regulatory and company compliance.
• Continually engages employees to ensure the desired H&S behaviors are being demonstrated at all levels of the organization.
• Affords assistance in minimizing losses including, but not limited to, assisting with managing workers’ compensation claims, property damage, business interruption, and unexpected costs.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably, (but not required) in H&S related field, or equivalent experience and training, is preferred.
• Professional certification such as Certified Mine Safety Specialist, or Certified Safety Professional, is a plus.
• Minimum five years of progressive H&S experience, preferably in a mining, manufacturing or construction environment.
• Experience with OSHA, MSHA, or other similar regulatory agencies is required.
• Proficient computer skills and working with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is a must.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities appropriately.
• Fluency in spoken and written English. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Experience working with employees who are part of a unionized labor force.
• Must be able to support a continuous improvement environment as well as change management initiatives.
• Able to travel regularly to cover assigned locations.
• Able to develop and conduct training programs.
• Excellent organization, conflict resolution, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, challenge status quo, and initiate change.