Industrial Safety Specialist: Improve Plant Safety

Austin Powder; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder in McArthur, OH, is seeking a Safety Specialist to strengthen the Safety, Health & Environmental program across explosives production areas. You will conduct routine inspections, document observations, manage permits, and support incident investigations to promote a proactive safety culture.

The role requires readiness to respond to emergencies, maintain logs, and collaborate with plant leadership to protect employees, contractors, and visitors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, HAZMAT certifications preferred.
• Ability to read safety policies, maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to respond quickly in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct frequent safety inspections of production and support areas to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA, ATF, and company standards.
• 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 correct hazards promptly.
• Perform audits of safety programs and assist with preparing for internal/external regulatory inspections.
• Serve as on-site first responder for incidents such as injuries, evacuations, and other emergencies.
• Maintain accurate logs and communicate shift information to SHE leadership and 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.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

OSHA 30

First Aid/CPR

HAZMAT

Job description

Austin Powder in McArthur, OH, is seeking a Safety Specialist to strengthen the Safety, Health & Environmental program across explosives production areas. You will conduct routine inspections, document observations, manage permits, and support incident investigations to promote a proactive safety culture.

The role requires readiness to respond to emergencies, maintain logs, and collaborate with plant leadership to protect employees, contractors, and visitors.