Senior Safety Specialist

About the Role

This position assures plant compliance (both SGI employees and outside contractors) with all MSHA, NIOSH, state, and local regulations through training and auditing activities. The role involves developing and implementing SGI safety policies, required training, and acting as a champion for safety. The position also serves as a back-up to the Environmental Coordinator as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and champion a culture of Safety First within the SGI plant.
• Drive and lead safety improvements and participate in the Safety Steering Committee.
• Champion Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) efforts to minimize all injuries.
• Facilitate all MSHA audits and inspections, maintaining accurate, timely, and updated records.
• Organize all files and documents for regulatory compliance.
• Audit plant safety programs, expectations, and MSHA compliance.
• Develop corrective action plans and follow up until completed and sustained.
• Manage MSHA-required training and documentation.
• Track and manage BBS Action Plans.
• Conduct industrial hygiene sampling, reporting, and compliance, including respirator fit tests.
• Develop, implement, and sustain SGI-specific Safety & Health policies and training.
• Conduct all plant safety visits/tours by governmental agencies.
• Conduct accident investigations, develop responses to MSHA citations, and challenge citations if warranted.
• Responsible for budgeting and spending within the safety department.
• Routinely audit contractors for SGI/MSHA compliance.
• Audit safety compliance of all major capital projects.
• Audit safety of activities during any major shutdown.
• Make recommendations to improve current controls and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S. in Safety Management or related field).
• 5+ years of Safety Management experience in a mining environment (comparable OSHA experience considered).

Skills

• Strong leadership skills to drive the plant toward a world-class safety culture.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of MSHA Part 46, 56, and 50 / NIOSH regulations/requirements.
• Strategic and systematic approach to safety management.
• Understanding of Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) Programs.
• High level of organizational skills.
• Solid knowledge of safety management systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled at hazard recognition and corrective action.
• Strong incident investigation skills, including root cause analysis.
• Strong advocate for a world-class safety culture.
• Tactical and hands-on approach to work.
• Able to work collaboratively to achieve site goals and execute action plans.
• Negotiation skills.

Working Conditions

Work entails coordination and/or supervision with all plant personnel. Familiarity with EPA, MSHA, NIOSH, NFPA, ANSI, BBS, and NSC standards is required.

Benefits

Specialty Granules LLC offers a competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).