Safety, Health, Environment and Security (SHES) Specialist

Position Summary:

The SHES Specialist is a key role for the development of ESG in the US and Canada as well as assisting our SHES programs for our field operations throughout APC. The SHES Specialist will assist with a variety of SHES activities and programs, to include environmental, manual creation and SHES programs as assigned by the Director of SHES. This will include all regulatory and SHES initiatives related to written policies/programs, development of program training materials, and validation means to ensure that APC is sustaining both compliance with the regulations, as well as working to build a sustainable safety culture. This position will also assist with determining the SHES KPI's or technical goals for higher-level managers, senior administrators, and other management leaders. They will establish administrative procedures and policies to promote/encourage compliance with applicable best practices and state and federal requirements.

Successful candidate will enjoy building manuals and reports, written documentation, task driven, customer focused, ESG development and planning, building a safety culture and being part of a safety team.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Ability to uphold the company's mission, vision, and values.
• Promote safety awareness in both work practices and company culture.
• Align SHES programs and expectations with the APC SHES Safety & Compliance team, including development and validation efforts, as needed.
• Assist in the development and implementation of SHES procedures, policies, guidelines, and training.
• Assist in the development of annual SHES KPIs, including providing support to the APC locations to complete.
• Assist in mitigation of identified hazardous conditions or unsafe acts or conditions.
• Work with the APC Regional SHES Managers on improvement opportunities and customer goals to better align with APC goals.
• Point of contact for customer issues when SHE Managers or SHES Director are not available.
• Follow up on goals to ensure completion throughout the company.
• Assist with documenting the SHES improvement plans.
• Support the SHES Managers by continually reviewing our customer needs to build relationships in the field and keep tasks on track.
• Works with all management levels to effectively implement safety programs and requirements.
• Ability to communicate with employees at all levels
• Maintain knowledge of current best practices and changes in regulations/policies.
• Assist with the APC corporate, regional, and local EHS programs.
• Act as a SHES team stakeholder to support Intelex, as needed.
• Lead and develop the APC ESG efforts for SHES data for the field operations - US and Canada.
• Manage all environmental programs and policies per applicable federal or state requirements, including reporting requirements for SARA 312, stormwater, waste, etc.

Required Experience, Skills & Abilities:

• Understands OSHA, MSHA, EPA and ATF regulations and assists APC locations to ensure compliance with regulatory and APC SHES programs preferred but not required.
• Must have the ability to maintain professional relationship with other company employees, industry trade organizations, and customers.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analysis skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Software.
• Must be able to work flexible hours based on business needs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Educational Requirements:

This position requires a post-secondary education or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.

Key Behavioral Traits for Success:

Safety Orientation: Commitment to "safety first" always and in all situations; accepting that safety is not something else to do, it is an element of everything we do for our employees and our customers. If it is not safe, we stop and do not go forward until it is.

Commitment to Task: Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; give dedication to the position; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.

Communication: Able to clearly present information through spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with internal / external customers; listen well.

Decision Making & Problem Solving: Able to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even while dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options with a strong attention to detail.

Policies, Processes, & Procedures: Able to act in accordance with established guidelines; follow standard regulatory procedures; communicate and enforce organizational policies and procedures

Integrity: Deal with others in a straightforward and honest manner, accountable for actions, maintaining confidentiality and supporting company values.

Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands priorities in a changing environment.

Customer/Quality Focus: Anticipates and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate manner. Provides the highest quality service and product to all customers.

Work Environment:

• This position supports our Corporate SHES functions, field location, and manufacturing operations.
• Works primarily in the office and out in the field at our locations or customer sites as needed.
• Willingness and ability to travel on a scheduled and unscheduled basis.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of each year within the United States and Canada

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.

AUSTIN POWDER's Mission

To improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives.

AUSTIN POWDER's Vision

We will be the global leader of explosive products, services and technologies as defined by our Customers, our Family and our Communities.

AUSTIN POWDER's Values

Safety is our 1st priority; WE are customer focused; we leverage the Power of the Family; We treat everyone with respect.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader to celebrate the company's rich history beginning in 1833. This is an unique opportunity to drive future success through continued transformation of key manufacturing processes and lead the sites to best in class performance levels and culture.