Explosives Safety Specialist - Compliance & Response

Austin Powder; Diamond (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking a Safety Specialist to support the Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Department. You will conduct safety inspections across explosives production areas, maintain documentation, and promote a proactive safety culture.

You will use electronic tools for recordkeeping and partner with plant leadership to protect employees, contractors, and visitors. The role involves reviewing permits, managing PPE, coordinating with maintenance, and assisting with audits and regulatory

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, HAZMAT preferred.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions per procedures, and identify risks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to coach employees respectfully.
• Ability to read and interpret safety policies and maintenance instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to respond quickly in emergencies.
• Reliable, punctual, detail-oriented and confidential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; willing to learn new tools.
• Able to handle multiple tasks (radio, data entry, permit management).

Responsibilities

• Conduct frequent safety inspections of production and support areas to identify hazards and ensure OSHA/ATF and company standards compliance.
• Document safety observations, housekeeping checks, and actions to support corrective actions.
• 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 coordinate with maintenance/operations to fix hazards promptly.
• Perform audits of safety programs and assist with regulatory inspections.
• Serve as on-site first responder for incidents and emergencies.
• Maintain logs and communicate shift information to SHE leadership and supervisors.
• Ensure contractors and vendors follow site safety requirements.
• Participate in weekly safety meetings and lead toolbox talks.
• Assist incident investigations including root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate to enhance plant safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Perform other SHE-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PPE management

Job description

Austin Powder is seeking a Safety Specialist to support the Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Department. You will conduct safety inspections across explosives production areas, maintain documentation, and promote a proactive safety culture.

You will use electronic tools for recordkeeping and partner with plant leadership to protect employees, contractors, and visitors. The role involves reviewing permits, managing PPE, coordinating with maintenance, and assisting with audits and regulatory