Senior EHS Specialist

Specialty Granules•Ione, CA

About The Position

This position is responsible for the administration, oversight, and auditing of loss control programs within the SGI Ione plant to include MSHA compliance and industrial hygiene auditing of all activities. Act as a Champion for safety, to drive safety first culture at the site. Develops the overall EH&S strategy to drive plant performance to zero injuries and 100% compliance with all regulations and permits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree B.S. Degree in Industrial Hygiene or Industrial Technology or Engineering, Mining Engineering
5+ Years safety and/or industrial hygiene in a mining environment
Must have strong leadership skills to drive plant to a world-class health & safety culture
Strong knowledge of MSHA regulatory environment and protocols
Strategic and systematic in approach
High level of organizational skills
Solid knowledge of the management of workers compensation cases and employee care
Solid knowledge of Environmental regulations relating to Air Quality, Stormwater, Waste, and Potable Water
Effective communicator both verbal and written
Skilled at hazard recognition and corrective action
Strong accident/incident investigation skills including root cause analysis
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).

Nice To Haves

Meet SGI target of ½ of all allowable limits

Responsibilities

Manage and systemically oversee all plant EHS efforts
Champion BBS efforts to eliminate all injuries
Champion and lead the plant environmental program to assure 100% compliance with all regulations with permits being maintained and updated.
Facilitate all MSHA audits and inspections
Maintain accurate, timely, and updated records.
Organize all permits, files, and documents
Audit plant EHS program/ expectations and MSHA compliance.
Develop corrective action plans and follow up until completed and sustained
Conduct industrial hygiene sampling, reporting, and compliance.
Manages overall plant stormwater efforts.
Conducts routine audits of erosion/sedimentation control, structures, and water treatment facilities
Develop, implements, and sustains SGI specific Safety & Health policies and training
Conducts all plant visits/tours by governmental agencies
Conduct accident investigations, develop a response to MSHA citations and challenges to citations if warranted
Leads efforts in meeting workers compensation protocols, reporting and claims investigation
Manages all resources (safety supervisor and environmental tech) to maximize performance and meet/exceed plant goals and objectives
Responsible for budgeting and spending within safety/environmental departments.