MSHA Health and Safety Specialist

Sparrow Company LLC•St. Louis, MO

27d•$87,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The MSHA Health and Safety Specialist administers the company’s Safety and Health Program and related facility programs. The role monitors workplace practices and facility conditions, supports compliance with safety regulations, helps prevent injuries, and provides safety oversight when the Plant Safety Manager is unavailable.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of safety and health codes and regulations, particularly MSHA requirements.
Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build consensus, particularly when analyzing and solving employee safety and health problems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to train individuals or groups in safety and health.
Ability to identify potential hazards and safety violations and address them proactively to prevent bodily injury or citations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Strong time management, decision-making, presentation, and organizational skills.
Passion for workplace safety.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health-related field.
0–2 years of experience in a mining environment or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Conduct facility safety and health record-keeping and housekeeping assessments at predetermined intervals, report results to the Plant Manager and Safety & Health Manager, and follow up on corrective actions.
Administer the company’s Safety and Health Program and other programs designed for and by the facility.
Observe employee work practices for compliance with company rules and regulations, and address deficiencies.
Attend facility meetings and participate in job planning to implement necessary safety measures.
Encourage employees to maintain an accident-free work environment and support departments in helping employees perform their jobs safely.
Assist with collecting and analyzing inspection data to develop strategies and solutions for recurring deficiencies and focus compliance and injury prevention efforts.
Conduct accident investigations with department managers or supervisors to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions that reduce exposure potential.
Attend seminars and training functions to further education and remain current with industry regulations.
Review newly enacted and proposed regulations presented by the Corporate Safety and Health Director, summarize their potential facility impact, and propose programs to support compliance.
Participate in MSHA regulatory inspections, review citations, and develop arguments for contesting citations.
Provide coverage and oversight to ensure safety responsibilities are addressed when the Plant Safety Manager is unavailable.