Job Summary:

The Health & Safety Specialist contributes in the implementation and execution the company’s Health & Safety Strategy placing a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and proactive measures.  Support and drive a progressive approach to Health & Safety by sustaining or enhancing local practices, processes, tools, and training programs needed to ensure total effectiveness of the area’s health and safety management system.  Actively engages and works with management within the region to leverage cultural changing elements of the Health & Safety program, while engaging the workforce to create and sustain a safety culture that continuously strives to achieve zero losses within the region.  Additionally, and through the Area Health & Safety Manager, the Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting management to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulatory requirements.  

 Responsibilities & Duties:

Conduct walk through audits and reviews of established health and safety procedures of sites within the region observing conditions and work practices.  Make recommendations, champion change and recognize positive achievements/behaviors Collaborate with Area Operations Manager, Site Operations Managers and Human Resources to establish safety performance metrics and goals Continually engages salary and hourly employees to ensure the desired safety behaviors are being demonstrated at all levels of the organization Provide regular support and guidance to facility personnel to maintain a safe work environment that is consistent with the company’s policies and state/federal regulations by ensuring the implementation of relevant processes; and that these programs are in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations Provide guidance on matters related to compliance with MSHA regulations Compile, analyze and interpret accident and loss statistical data in alignment with KPI and recommend action to be taken to ensure goals are being met by supporting both continuous improvement and a drive toward zero injuries Participate in safety reviews/audits of projects, new facilities, equipment or processes in conjunction with Engineering and Operations personnel Assist with root cause analysis for accidents, incidents and near miss events; assist in development and implementation of corrective actions and ensure there is a protocol to follow up on corrective actions such that they are thoroughly implemented and sustained

 Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Safety Management, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics or related subject or equivalent experience and training Professional certification such as Certified Mine Safety Specialist, Certified Industrial Hygienist, or Certified Safety Professional, is preferred. Minimum two years of progressive health and safety experience or operations experience, preferably in a mining, manufacturing or construction environment MSHA experience is desired, with OSHA/DOT experience a strong plus Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities appropriately