Senior Safety Specialist

GAF Materials Corp.; Blue Ridge Summit (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Vacation

Job summary

Specialty Granules LLC (SGI) seeks a Safety Manager to assure regulatory compliance and lead safety initiatives at the Blue Ridge Summit plant. You will train and audit, champion BBS, and coordinate with inspectors to minimize incidents.

Requirements include a BS in Safety Management and 5+ years in mining safety, with strong MSHA/NIOSH knowledge and hands-on leadership to drive a world-class safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or related field.
• 5+ years safety management in a mining environment.
• Strong knowledge of MSHA Part 46, 56, and 50 / NIOSH requirements.
• Strategic and systematic in approach; hands-on safety leadership.
• Experience with BBS programs and hazard recognition; incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop a culture of Safety First and drive safety improvements.
• Champion, drive, and lead safety initiatives within the SGI plant.
• Participate in the Safety Steering Committee and MSHA audits.
• Maintain records, audit safety programs, and develop corrective actions.
• Manage MSHA training/documentation and industrial hygiene tasks.
• Conduct respirator fit tests and plant safety visits for regulatory compliance.
• Investigate accidents and respond to MSHA citations when needed.
• Budget and control safety department spending; audit major projects and contractors.
• Collaborate with site personnel to meet safety goals and action plans.

Skills

Leadership

MSHA regulations

NDOSH/NIOSH knowledge

BBS programs

Hazard recognition

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Safety management systems

Communication

Contractor oversight

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management or related field

Job description

Company Introduction:Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.Job Summary:Essential DutiesThis position assures plant compliance (both SGI employees and outside contractors) with all MSHA, NIOSH, state, and local regulations through training and auditing activities. Develop and implement SGI safety policies and required training.Acts as a champion for safety.Accompanies Regulatory inspectors while on-site.Back-up the Environmental Coordinator as needed.Qualifications RequiredBachelor’s Degree B.S. Degree in Safety Management or related field Required5+ Years Safety Management in a mining environment, will consider comparable OSHAGeneral Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust have strong leadership skills to drive plant to a world class Safety cultureStrong knowledge and understanding of MSHA Part 46, 56, and 50 /NIOSH regulations/requirements,Strategic and systematic in approachUnderstanding of BBS ProgramsHigh level of organizational skillsSolid knowledge of Safety management systemsEffective verbal and written communicatorSkilled at hazard recognition and corrective actionStrong incident investigation skills including root cause analysisMust be strong advocate for world class safety cultureMust be tactical in scope of work and with a hands-on approachMust be able to work collaboratively to achieve site goals and execute action plansNegotiation skills Job ResponsibilitiesDeveloping a culture of Safety FirstChampion, drive, and lead safety improvements within the SGI plantParticipate in the Safety Steering CommitteeChampion BBS efforts to minimize all injuriesFacilitate all MSHA audits and inspectionsMaintain accurate, timely, and updated records. Organize all files, and documents for regulatory complianceAudit plant Safety program/ expectations and MSHA complianceDevelop corrective action plans and follow up until completed and sustainedManage MSHA required training and documentationTrack and manage BBS Action PlansConduct industrial hygiene sampling, reporting, and compliance. Respirator Fit TestsDevelop, implement, and sustain SGI specific Safety & Health policies and trainingConducts all plant Safety visits/tours by governmental agenciesConduct accident investigations, develop response to MSHA citations and challenges to citations if warrantedResponsible for budgeting and spending within safety departments.Routinely audit contractors for SGI/MSHA complianceAudit safety compliance of all major capital projectsAudit safety of activities during any major shutdownMake recommendations to improve current controls and procedures Working Conditions Work entails coordination and/or supervision with all plant personnel.EPA, MSHA, NIOSH, NFPA, ANSI, BBS, NSCAt Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.