Safety Specialist

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Education:

B.S. in a related field preferred or equivalent experience.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience or equivalent demonstrating strong results in safety program implementation and training programs.
Knowledge:
Strong understanding of MSHA regulations related to the manufacturing environment.
Essential Function:
Responsible for coordinating and conducting training activities at all locations for MSHA, OSHA, and SGI training requirements, developing new training materials for all Part 46 training requirements, scheduling and conducting industrial hygiene sampling, working with plants to develop and update JSA’s, SOP’s, or FMEA’s, and facilitating MSHA training, MSDS, and MSHA citation database management.

• Strong cost improvement initiatives driven through continuous improvement practices with total employee involvement.
• Ability to review training processes for content, presentation methods and effectiveness, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Possess skills to drive change.
• Works well in difficult and time‑sensitive situations.
• Ability to manage a fluid travel schedule and be flexible as needed.

• Schedule and conduct New Miner Training for all plants through on‑site training or Adobe Connect sessions.
• Schedule and conduct Annual Refresher training for all plants through on‑site courses.
• Conduct task training classes as coordinated through plants.
• Develop task training database/spreadsheet for mobile equipment and operations.
• Conduct IH sampling at all plants based on SGI IH sampling plan distributed by Corporate.
• Work with plants/training teams to develop task training materials for all required task training.
• Coordinate and develop MSDS database for all plants to ensure database is current and accessible.
• During site visits, conduct contractor audits to ensure compliance with SGI Contractor Safety Handbook.
• Work with plants to schedule Examine tics annual medical testing and ensure retests and notifications are completed timely.
• Coordinate and manage database for all SGI MSHA required training and develop process for plants to receive and access current information.

• Ability to make oral presentations.
• Prolonged standing.
• Bending.
• Travel – domestic 70%.
• Prolonged sitting.
• Computer use.
• Kneeling.
• MSHA compliance.
• Extended or irregular hours.
• Climbing.
• Stooping.

At Specialty Granules LLC, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and a vacation package for all full‑time permanent positions.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without the need for an employer‑sponsored visa. Existing SGI employees are encouraged to apply through the "Jobs Hub" under your Workday Apps.

SGI is an equal opportunity workplace committed to employment on the basis of qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HR Services at 833‑HR‑XPERT.