GAF

Senior Safety Specialist

GAF$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Safety Management or a related field.
  • 5+ years of safety management experience in a mining environment, comparable OSHA experience considered.
  • Strong leadership skills to foster a world-class safety culture.
  • In-depth knowledge of MSHA regulations, including Parts 46, 56, and 50.
  • Solid understanding of Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) Programs.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong capabilities in hazard recognition and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure plant compliance with MSHA, NIOSH, and local regulations through training and audits.
  • Act as a safety champion and lead safety improvements in the plant.
  • Support the Environmental Coordinator when required.
  • Facilitate MSHA audits and inspections as needed.
  • Lead development and implementation of safety and health policies.
  • Conduct accident investigations and manage responses to MSHA citations.
  • Track and manage Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) action plans.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package for full-time positions.
  • Comprehensive vacation offerings for all employees.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Essential Duties
  • This position assures plant compliance (both SGI employees and outside contractors) with all MSHA, NIOSH, state, and local regulations through training and auditing activities. Develop and implement SGI safety policies and required training.
  • Acts as a champion for safety.
  • Accompanies Regulatory inspectors while on-site.
  • Back-up the Environmental Coordinator as needed.

Qualifications Required
  • Bachelor's Degree B.S. Degree in Safety Management or related field Required
  • 5+ Years Safety Management in a mining environment, will consider comparable OSHA

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Must have strong leadership skills to drive plant to a world class Safety culture
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of MSHA Part 46, 56, and 50 /NIOSH regulations/requirements,
  • Strategic and systematic in approach
  • Understanding of BBS Programs
  • High level of organizational skills
  • Solid knowledge of Safety management systems
  • Effective verbal and written communicator
  • Skilled at hazard recognition and corrective action
  • Strong incident investigation skills including root cause analysis
  • Must be strong advocate for world class safety culture
  • Must be tactical in scope of work and with a hands-on approach
  • Must be able to work collaboratively to achieve site goals and execute action plans
  • Negotiation skills Job Responsibilities
  • Developing a culture of Safety First
  • Champion, drive, and lead safety improvements within the SGI plant
  • Participate in the Safety Steering Committee
  • Champion BBS efforts to minimize all injuries
  • Facilitate all MSHA audits and inspections
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and updated records. Organize all files, and documents for regulatory compliance
  • Audit plant Safety program/ expectations and MSHA compliance
  • Develop corrective action plans and follow up until completed and sustained
  • Manage MSHA required training and documentation
  • Track and manage BBS Action Plans
  • Conduct industrial hygiene sampling, reporting, and compliance. Respirator Fit Tests
  • Develop, implement, and sustain SGI specific Safety & Health policies and training
  • Conducts all plant Safety visits/tours by governmental agencies
  • Conduct accident investigations, develop response to MSHA citations and challenges to citations if warranted
  • Responsible for budgeting and spending within safety departments.
  • Routinely audit contractors for SGI/MSHA compliance
  • Audit safety compliance of all major capital projects
  • Audit safety of activities during any major shutdown
  • Make recommendations to improve current controls and procedures Working Conditions Work entails coordination and/or supervision with all plant personnel.
  • EPA, MSHA, NIOSH, NFPA, ANSI, BBS, NSC


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.

About GAF

GAF is a building materials manufacturing company that produces roofing materials, insulation, and other products for residential and commercial buildings. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. GAF has a long history of innovation and has developed many industry-leading products over the years. The company's products are known for their quality and durability, and are used by builders and homeowners across the country. GAF is committed to sustainability and has implemented many environmentally-friendly practices in its operations.
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Size
3,000 employees
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Founded
1886

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