Senior Safety Specialist

Specialty Granules LLC; Blue Ridge Summit (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Granules LLC seeks a Safety Manager to lead plant safety programs, ensuring compliance with MSHA and OSHA standards and fostering a world-class safety culture. The role includes policy development, training, and coordination with inspectors and contractors.

You will oversee incident investigations, audits, and recordkeeping, and drive proactive safety improvements across the site. Join a long‑standing company committed to safe operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or related field is required.
• 5+ years of safety management experience in a mining environment.
• Strong knowledge of MSHA Part 46, 56, and 50 / NIOSH regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to drive a world-class safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SGI safety policies and required training.
• Champion safety and lead safety improvements within the SGI plant.
• Facilitate MSHA audits and inspections and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate, timely records and organize documents for compliance.
• Manage safety training, budgets, and contractor safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

MSHA knowledge

BBS programs

Hazard recognition

Root cause analysis

Incident investigation

Regulatory liaison

Communication

Collaborative work

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management or related field

Job description

Company Introduction

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Company Introduction

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Summary

Essential Duties

• This 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 Required

• Bachelor’s Degree B.S. Degree in Safety Management or related field Required
• 5+ Years Safety Management in a mining environment, will consider comparable OSHA

General Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must have strong leadership skills to drive plant to a world class Safety culture
• Strong knowledge and understanding of MSHA Part 46, 56, and 50 /NIOSH regulations/requirements,
• Strategic and systematic in approach
• Understanding of BBS Programs
• High level of organizational skills
• Solid knowledge of Safety management systems
• Effective verbal and written communicator
• Skilled at hazard recognition and corrective action
• Strong incident investigation skills including root cause analysis
• Must be strong advocate for world class safety culture
• Must be tactical in scope of work and with a hands‑on approach
• Must be able to work collaboratively to achieve site goals and execute action plans
• Negotiation skills Job Responsibilities
• Developing a culture of Safety First
• Champion, drive, and lead safety improvements within the SGI plant
• Participate in the Safety Steering Committee
• Champion BBS efforts to minimize all injuries
• Facilitate all MSHA audits and inspections
• Maintain accurate, timely, and updated records. Organize all files, and documents for regulatory compliance
• Audit plant Safety program/ expectations and MSHA compliance
• Develop corrective action plans and follow up until completed and sustained
• Manage MSHA required training and documentation
• Track and manage BBS Action Plans
• Conduct industrial hygiene sampling, reporting, and compliance. Respirator Fit Tests
• Develop, implement, and sustain SGI specific Safety & Health policies and training
• Conducts all plant Safety visits/tours by governmental agencies
• Conduct accident investigations, develop response to MSHA citations and challenges to citations if warranted
• Responsible for budgeting and spending within safety departments.
• Routinely audit contractors for SGI/MSHA compliance
• Audit safety compliance of all major capital projects
• Audit safety of activities during any major shutdown
• Make 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, NSC

At 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 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.

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.