Safety Lead - Risk, Compliance & Field Excellence

Vulcan Elements Inc.; Benson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements is seeking a Safety Specialist for its R&D facility in Durham, NC. You will help develop and implement the site's safety program, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

This full-time, day-shift role collaborates with engineering and operations to identify hazards and reduce risk across the facility. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 4+ years of safety experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 4+ years of job specific experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards, JHAs, and incident investigation methodology.
• Comfort operating with real authority and autonomy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust and credibility.
• Completed OSHA 30-hour training

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of the site's safety program in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
• Drive critical OH&S programs such as incident reporting and investigation, control of hazardous energy, PPE, hot work, fire prevention, etc. to reduce risks and company costs.
• Own the weekly tailgate program. Set the rhythm with applicable content and build supervisors' ability to run it independently
• Build and run the safety observation and suggestion program the channel that turns floor-level instinct into trend data leadership acts on.
• Lead self-assessments and safety checks across the floor, including the paperwork behind them, evaluating risk and trends to address gaps and establish best in class safety performance.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams regarding safety requirements, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Perform monthly checks of equipment including but not limited to emergency exit signs, fire extinguisher and eyewash inspections, and ladder inspections.
• Monitor safety equipment inventories to ensure supplies such as PPE are readily available for employees.
• Provide supplemental environmental compliance support as required by the Environmental department including but not limited to hazardous waste audits and shipping.

Skills

Strong communication

OSHA standards knowledge

JHAs knowledge

Incident investigation

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Vulcan Elements is seeking a Safety Specialist for its R&D facility in Durham, NC. You will help develop and implement the site's safety program, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

This full-time, day-shift role collaborates with engineering and operations to identify hazards and reduce risk across the facility. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 4+ years of safety experience, and strong communication skills.