Explosive Safety & Compliance Lead

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY; Red Diamond (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder Company is seeking a Safety Specialist to support the Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Department. The role conducts routine inspections across explosives production areas, maintains documentation, and promotes a proactive safety culture.

It uses electronic tools for recordkeeping and partners with plant leadership to ensure employee and visitor well‑being. Key duties include hazard identification, permit review, PPE inventory management, and supporting incident investigations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; OSHA 30 and first aid/CPR are preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety policies, maintenance instructions, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct frequent safety inspections of production and support areas to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA, ATF, and company standards.
• Document safety observations, housekeeping checks, and related activities to support corrective actions and safety improvements.
• Review and approve permits to work (Hot Work, Non‑Routine Task, Line Break, etc.).
• Maintain and issue PPE inventory for the site.
• Generate work requests and partner with maintenance/operations to correct hazards promptly.
• Perform audits of safety programs and assist with preparing for internal/external regulatory inspections.
• Serve as an on‑site first responder for incidents such as injuries, evacuations, and other emergency events.
• Maintain accurate logs and records; communicate shift information to SHE leadership and relevant supervisors.
• Ensure contractors and vendors understand and follow site safety requirements.
• Participate in weekly safety meetings and lead toolbox talks as assigned.
• Support incident investigations, including root‑cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance the plant safety culture and support continuous improvement.
• Perform other SHE‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety inspections

Communication

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

OSHA 30 Certification

Tools

MS Office

Incident tracking

Job description

Austin Powder Company is seeking a Safety Specialist to support the Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Department. The role conducts routine inspections across explosives production areas, maintains documentation, and promotes a proactive safety culture.

It uses electronic tools for recordkeeping and partners with plant leadership to ensure employee and visitor well‑being. Key duties include hazard identification, permit review, PPE inventory management, and supporting incident investigations.