• Health, Safety & Environmental (EHS) Specialist

About Our Company

American Tripoli is a global industrial minerals and logistics company with key competencies in mining, processing, logistics, and science. We produce and offer a wide range of products to consumers worldwide.

We are a veteran-owned company and support our Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard military members and veterans.

About the Role

The Health, Safety & Environmental Technician position will work to ensure all employees uphold the core value of safety by implementing and maintaining American Tripoli safety programs. A successful Safety Representative will develop positive professional relationships while working closely with company associates, all levels of management, and outside agencies during all phases of operation. This is an on-site position in Seneca, MO.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works to align company safety philosophy with actual work practices
• Completes observations of associates to ensure compliance using an electronic check sheet
• Upholds the core safety values of the organization
• Trains associates on safety expectations
• Conducts orientation activities such as completing and checking paperwork on new hires, validating required experience and licensure, and collecting I-9 documentation
• Orientation in Seneca, MO office
• Investigates incidents, injuries, damage to property or other safety-related concerns
• Completes incident reports, MSHA required documentation, and other reports related to safety
• Critically assesses and evaluates hazards as well as taking corrective actions in the moment
• Documents findings
• Communicates with HR, leadership, and associates what happened and recommendations for how to prevent similar occurrences
• Verifies corrective measures have been completed (including recommendations of the safety committee, leaders, and those that arise from the suggestion programs)
• Proactively suggests safety improvements, process improvements and personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep associates safe in all facets of our work
• Develops and maintains programs to encourage safety suggestions from others, improvements to working conditions that may impact safety, and processes that respect safety needs
• Enforces safety standards, quality assurance, conducts safety audits, participates in safety meetings or conference calls; conveys information to/from MSHA inspectors regarding specific safety requirements on site
• Coordinates with others to enforce work procedures, rules and regulations related to safety
• Posts safety communications in various locations as needed
• Establishes and maintains relationships with local safety agencies and insurance carriers to foster good communication between the company and external influences on safety
• Observes workers and evaluates job activities to determine the use of prescribed safety equipment such as glasses, helmets, goggles, respirators, clothing, harnesses, and other PPE
• Inspects new processes, materials, tools, substances, and equipment to identify hazards before an issue occurs
• Fills in for other associates who are out on vacation or leave, or in other situations
• Develops positive, professional relationships with all associates, all levels of leadership, outside agencies, and the general public
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience & Background:

• High School Diploma required
• MSHA or OSHA experience preferred
• 1-2 years experience in a safety-related role preferred
• MSHA, OSHA certifications are a bonus
• Training and presentation skills a plus
• Customer service experience and attitude
• Strong influencing skills required
• Coaching & mentoring
• Critical thinking skills
• Experience working with manufacturing and mining trades a plus
• Strong skills with organization, communication and attention to detail
• Computer proficiency is essential to the role

Physical Requirements of the Role:

• Climb ladders or scaffolding to perform inspections; occasionally work in confined spaces
• Occasionally work in an aerial lift
• May inspect trenches and excavations; climb steel cat-walks and other structures
• Stand for prolonged periods, stoop, climb, squat or walk
• Wear a respirator and personal protective equipment appropriate to the assigned work
• Work is occasionally outdoors with exposure to weather including high and low temperature extremes
• Exposure to manufacturing hazards and associated equipment

Company Benefits

• Company-sponsored health insurance
• Paid holiday & Paid Time Off