Safety & Health Specialist

Cement Recruiter; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harpe Associates & Cemcon is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to support plant safety programs, employee training, regulatory compliance and injury prevention at a cement manufacturing site. This role offers hands-on experience in a MSHA-regulated environment and opportunities to work closely with plant leadership and the Safety & Health Manager.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years of safety experience in heavy industry, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to identifying

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BS in Safety or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years safety experience in mining/heavy industry preferred.
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations desired.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant safety, health, and housekeeping inspections and follow up on corrective actions.
• Assist in administering safety programs and training.
• Identify hazards and communicate safety improvements.
• Support MSHA inspections and address citations.
• Contribute to incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory changes.

Skills

MSHA knowledge

Safety training

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Office suite

Job description

Build your career in health and safety with a leading heavy industrial manufacturer.

Our client is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to support plant safety programs, employee training, regulatory compliance and injury prevention. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career safety professional interested in developing hands‑on experience in a cement manufacturing and MSHA‑regulated environment.

Working closely with plant leadership and the Safety & Health Manager, you will help identify workplace hazards, investigate incidents, support safety training and ensure employees are working in accordance with company and regulatory safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plant safety, health, housekeeping and compliance inspections and follow up on corrective actions.
• Support administration of plant safety and health programs.
• Observe employee work practices and identify potential hazards or safety violations.
• Work with plant departments during job planning to identify and address safety considerations.
• Support employee safety training and promote an accident‑free work environment.
• Collect and analyze inspection and safety data to identify recurring issues and opportunities for injury prevention.
• Participate in accident and incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Assist with MSHA inspections and review citations and compliance issues.
• Monitor changes to safety and health regulations and help implement programs necessary to maintain compliance.
• Provide safety support and oversight when the Safety & Health Manager is unavailable.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development related to workplace safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health or a related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of safety experience in mining, cement, aggregates, manufacturing, heavy industry or a similar environment preferred.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and health regulations; MSHA knowledge or experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to identify potential hazards and proactively address unsafe conditions or work practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors and plant leadership.
• Ability to conduct safety training for individuals and groups.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, presentation and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• A genuine interest in building a career in workplace health and safety.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Our client offers strong leadership, professional development and opportunities for career advancement within a major industrial organization. This role provides valuable hands‑on exposure to MSHA compliance, safety investigations, employee training and plant operations.

The company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance options and professional development opportunities.