Safety Programs Lead – OSHA & Risk Reduction

Vulcan Elements Inc.; North Dakota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking a Safety Specialist to advance the site’s safety program, ensure OSHA 29 CFR 1910 compliance, and mitigate risk across engineering and operations. The role is full-time, day shift, with a focus on building a strong safety culture.

You will lead tailgate sessions, safety observations, self-assessments, and root-cause analyses, and partner with R&D and process engineering to design safety into scale-up and daily work responsibilities.

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.
• Bilingual (preferred).
• First aid/CPR/AED certified (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of the site’s safety program in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
• Drive 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 and build supervisors' ability to run it independently.
• Build and run the safety observation and suggestion program; turn floor-level instinct into trend data for leadership actions.
• Lead self-assessments and safety checks across the floor, evaluating risk and trends to address gaps.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations regarding safety requirements and risk mitigation.
• Perform monthly checks of equipment including emergency exit signs, fire extinguishers, eyewash, and ladders.
• Monitor safety equipment inventories to ensure PPE availability for employees.
• Provide supplemental environmental compliance support as required by Environmental department including hazardous waste audits and shipping.
• Partner with R&D and process engineering during scale-up so safety is designed in before new work reaches the floor.
• Lead by influence with supervisors and area owners to own tailgates, self-assessments, and corrective actions.

Skills

4+ years experience

OSHA standards knowledge

JHAs knowledge

Incident investigation

Strong communication

Autonomy with authority

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Vulcan Elements Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking a Safety Specialist to advance the site’s safety program, ensure OSHA 29 CFR 1910 compliance, and mitigate risk across engineering and operations. The role is full-time, day shift, with a focus on building a strong safety culture.

You will lead tailgate sessions, safety observations, self-assessments, and root-cause analyses, and partner with R&D and process engineering to design safety into scale-up and daily work responsibilities.