Safety & Health Specialist

Cement Recruiter; Maryneal (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harpe Associates & Cemcon is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to support plant safety programs, training, and regulatory compliance in a cement manufacturing setting. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in an MSHA-regulated environment and collaboration with plant leadership.

You will conduct inspections, help develop safety procedures, train employees and investigate incidents to ensure adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of safety experience in mining, cement, aggregates, manufacturing or heavy industry preferred.
• Knowledge of workplace safety regulations; MSHA knowledge or experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to identify hazards and address unsafe conditions with strong communication.

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 address safety considerations.
• Support employee safety training and promote an accident-free environment.
• Collect and analyze inspection data to identify recurring issues and injury prevention opportunities.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist with MSHA inspections and review citations and compliance issues.
• Monitor changes to safety regulations and help implement programs to maintain compliance.
• Provide safety support and oversight when the Safety & Health Manager is unavailable.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety training

Problem solving

Time management

MS Office

Field inspections

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Safety/OH or related field

Tools

MSHA knowledge

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.