Safety and Health Specialist

Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc. • Maryneal, TX

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About The Position

The Safety and Health Specialist administers Buzzi Unicem USA’s Safety and Health Program at a facility and supports additional facility-related safety programs. The role conducts safety and health recordkeeping and housekeeping assessments, monitors employee work practices, supports safe job planning, and helps departments promote an accident-free work environment.

The specialist gathers and analyzes inspection information, investigates accidents and injuries with department managers or supervisors, identifies root causes, and recommends corrective actions. The role also reviews proposed and enacted regulations, supports compliance efforts, participates in MSHA regulatory inspections, and reviews citations. The specialist provides coverage for safety responsibilities when the Plant Safety Manager is unavailable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safety and health codes and regulations, particularly MSHA regulations.
• 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 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to train individuals or groups in all areas of 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.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

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 recordkeeping and housekeeping assessments at predetermined intervals, report results to the Plant Manager and Safety and Health Manager, and follow up on corrective actions as needed.
• Administer the company’s Safety and Health Program and other programs designed for and by the facility in a timely and proactive manner.
• Observe employee work practices to ensure compliance with company rules and regulations, and take appropriate action to address deficiencies.
• Attend facility meetings as required and participate in job planning to implement necessary safety measures.
• Motivate employees by example to strive for 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 to reduce exposure.
• Attend seminars or training 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 compliance programs.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits, including accident and critical illness coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED