Safety Program Lead: OSHA & Incident Investigation

Vulcan Elements Inc.; Benson (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements, a Durham, NC-based manufacturer of American rare-earth magnets, is hiring a Safety Specialist to lead the site safety program, ensure OSHA compliance, and promote a strong safety culture. This is a full-time, day shift position at our R&D facility.

You will drive OH&S programs, perform risk assessments, conduct monthly equipment checks, and collaborate with R&D and operations to design safety into scale-up processes.

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

OSHA standards

Incident investigation

JHAs

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience

Job description

Vulcan Elements, a Durham, NC-based manufacturer of American rare-earth magnets, is hiring a Safety Specialist to lead the site safety program, ensure OSHA compliance, and promote a strong safety culture. This is a full-time, day shift position at our R&D facility.

You will drive OH&S programs, perform risk assessments, conduct monthly equipment checks, and collaborate with R&D and operations to design safety into scale-up processes.