Health & Safety Specialist
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Overview
Job Description
Build your career in health and safety with a leading heavy industrial manufacturer.
Our client is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to support plant safety programs, employee training, regulatory compliance and injury prevention. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career safety professional interested in developing hands-on experience in a cement manufacturing and MSHA-regulated environment.
Working closely with plant leadership and the Safety & Health Manager, you will help identify workplace hazards, investigate incidents, support safety training and ensure employees are working in accordance with company and regulatory safety requirements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct plant safety, health, housekeeping and compliance inspections and follow up on corrective actions.
- Support administration of plant safety and health programs.
- Observe employee work practices and identify potential hazards or safety violations.
- Work with plant departments during job planning to identify and address safety considerations.
- Support employee safety training and promote an accident-free work environment.
- Collect and analyze inspection and safety data to identify recurring issues and opportunities for injury prevention.
- Participate in accident and incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action development.
- Assist with MSHA inspections and review citations and compliance issues.
- Monitor changes to safety and health regulations and help implement programs necessary to maintain compliance.
- Provide safety support and oversight when the Safety & Health Manager is unavailable.
- Participate in continuing education and professional development related to workplace safety and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of workplace safety and health regulations; MSHA knowledge or experience is highly desirable.
- Ability to identify potential hazards and proactively address unsafe conditions or work practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors and plant leadership.
- Ability to conduct safety training for individuals and groups.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, presentation and time-management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- A genuine interest in building a career in workplace health and safety.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Our client offers strong leadership, professional development and opportunities for career advancement within a major industrial organization. This role provides valuable hands-on exposure to MSHA compliance, safety investigations, employee training and plant operations.
The company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance options and professional development opportunities.
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