Safety Training Specialist

Specialty Granules - Annapolis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Annapolis, MO

Mining (except Oil and Gas)

About the position

The Safety Training Specialist serves as a guiding force in promoting a positive safety culture. This individual exemplifies, mentors, and actively contributes to the advancement of safety principles. These principles are rooted in foundational elements of Care and Connection, Systems and Processes, Commitment, and Engagement. This individual collaborates with frontline personnel and leaders to model and coach others to embody a culture which prioritizes safety and people. They possess the ability to educate others about the ramifications of their actions and on how to utilize available safety systems. In partnership with stakeholders, they identify training requirements, create engaging safety training programs - from design to delivery, and serve as mentors for new employees. Their interactions with the workforce span all levels, ensuring a comprehensive understanding and adherence to safety protocols. This multi-faceted role is pivotal in fostering a proactive safety culture and guaranteeing compliance with industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and facilitate on-site activities for New Miner Training, Part 46 Refresher Training, task training safety reviews
• Mentoring employees who conduct task trainers and/or are subject matter experts
• Manage mentoring of new employees through onboarding process, safety assessments, scheduled check-ins, or audits
• Develop engaging training, using various mediums, partnering with subject matter experts on-site and corporate teams
• Enhance investigations, near hit processes, identify safety concerns, and take appropriate corrective action
• Coordinate outside vendors and consultants regarding training, safety issues, and inspections
• Support the site with regulatory inspections, corporate initiatives, investigations, near hits, incident reporting, IH sampling, and location specific safety processes
• Establishes and maintains education, training and activity files, prepares reports, and makes recommendations relative to safety policies and procedures. Advises staff about changes to certification and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree B.S. Degree in related field, preferred; or equivalent experience Required
• 3+ years experience performing core job functions

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Vacation package for all full-time permanent positions