Safety Specialist

Delta Sands LLC•Oakwood, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Delta Sands, LLC is seeking a Safety Specialist in Oakwood, Texas, to help ensure operations meet safety standards and regulatory requirements and to foster a safe, compliant work environment. The position focuses on safety management and MSHA compliance at an active surface mine, with additional support for environmental compliance. Previous experience with MSHA regulations is preferred. The Safety Specialist conducts inspections and audits, maintains safety policies and procedures, trains employees and maintains training records, investigates incidents and recommends corrective actions, and works with management and workers to promote a safety-first culture. The role also supports SWPPP, SPCC, and TCEQ/EPA inspections, records, and reporting. Work is outdoors at a plant in an active surface mine, with exposure to weather, noise, dust, and mobile equipment. The role requires walking uneven terrain, climbing stairs, ladders, and elevated platforms, lifting up to 50 pounds, wearing required PPE, and being available for after-hours and weekend incident response as needed. Delta Sands describes a collaborative work environment, professional growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Proven experience in safety management within mining or related industries.
In-depth knowledge of MSHA regulations and compliance requirements.
Strong understanding of safety inspection procedures and hazard assessment.
Excellent communication and training skills to educate staff.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
Ability to walk uneven terrain; climb stairs, ladders, and elevated platforms; and lift up to 50 pounds.
Must wear required PPE and be available for after-hours and weekend incident response as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with MSHA regulations is preferred.
MSHA Part 46/48 Trainer certification.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Experience with Novara FLEX.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular safety inspections and audits in accordance with MSHA standards, including oversight of 30 CFR 56.18002 workplace examinations.
Maintain safety policies and procedures aligned with MSHA regulations and Delta Sands, LLC policies.
Provide employee training on safety protocols, hazard recognition, and regulatory compliance, including 30 CFR Part 46 new miner, task, annual refresher, and site-specific hazard awareness training; maintain training records.
Investigate safety incidents and accidents, prepare detailed reports, recommend corrective actions, and manage incident reporting in Novara FLEX.
Collaborate with management and workers to promote a safety-first culture, including through pre-shift meetings and weekly safety topics.
Support environmental compliance, including SWPPP, SPCC, and TCEQ/EPA inspections, records, and reporting.