Key Responsibilities:

• Promote safety culture through leadership and by developing and reviewing safety programs.
• Oversee facility inspections for plant safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Develop, implement, and enforce policies for a safe and healthy workplace.
• Guide, supervise, and evaluate the performance of direct reports.
• Mine Rescue Training and involvement

Accountable For:

• Creating a positive work environment and promoting safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Cultivating a culture of constant compliance.
• Keeping senior management informed of laws, regulations, and issues that impact the plant.
• Building and maintaining professional relationships in federal, state, and local regulatory bodies.
• Responding to inquiries and serving as a point of contact for federal, state, and local regulators.
• Investigating accidents, documenting findings, and recommending prevention measures.
• Updating environmental policy manuals, safety data sheets, and compliance processes to comply with new and amended regulations.
• Performing regular audits on people and processes to improve the safety culture and adherence.
• Overseeing internal controls and auditing systems that monitor and report on regulatory processes.
• Driving and reinforcing safety culture by conducting weekly GEMBA Walk inspections.
• Maintaining and posting quarterly updates of facility mine maps and fire and evacuation plans.
• Preparing and submitting MSHA reports for man hours and recordable.
• Developing facility inspection policies and procedures and performing FMSA audits to detect and correct non-compliance.
• Scheduling and conducting training programs for emergency procedures and workplace safety.
• Providing EHS expertise and guidance on designing and developing facilities, work areas, and procedures.
• Coordinating Annual Physicals, Annual Refresher and MSHA audio tests.
• Maintaining employee exposure records for easy accessibility and regulatory compliance.
• Prompt and efficient handling of customer inquiries, complaints, emergencies, and problems.
• Assisting with preparing the site and EHS records for FSMA audit readiness.
• Assisting with fire, mock disaster, and product recall drills.
• Attending MSHA and other EHS-related seminars and training as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in EHS, light industrial, salt, and mining
• Strong working knowledge of bulk solids handling equipment in corrosive environments.

Preferred/Plus

• Master’s degree
• MSHA certifications (IS, IU, MR, MM)
• FSMA, PCQI and HAACP training
• MS Dynamics experience
• Maintenance & Reliability experience
• Industrial equipment, instrumentation, and electrical systems experience
• Water Operator license (TX)
• Accredited qualifications in regulatory and compliance assurance

Schedule & Compensation:

• Starting at 80k annually
• Monday - Friday
• 7am - 3pm
• Health, Vision, & Dental insurance
• 401k