Senior EHS Specialist

Company Introduction:

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Summary:

Ione, CA

Specialty Granules, LLC offers competitive benefit package:

- Benefit eligible on Day one!- SGI offers several medical plan options, as well as dental and vision- A great retirement package, 401k match plan- Life insurance, education reimbursement, wellness credit, & much more!- 12-paid holidays- Three weeks vacation

Essential Duties

• 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.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's Degree B.S. Degree in Industrial Hygiene or Industrial Technology or Engineering, Mining Engineering Required
• 5+ Years safety and/or industrial hygiene in a mining environment

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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
• Champion, drive, and lead safety improvements within the SGI Ione plant
• 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. Meet SGI target of of all allowable limits
• 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.
• MSHA, NIOSH, OSHA, and EPA

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications. Base Salary Range: $84,000-$115,500

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

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's 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 characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.