Senior Safety Specialist
Ground Level is seeking a Senior Safety Specialist to join our team. The desired candidate will manage a safety program that covers multiple departments and employs the safety standards of our governing agencies and customers. In this role the Safety Specialist will be our primary point of contact for their assigned customer group and will be responsible for representing the Ground Level team in a positive and professional manner. This role requires strong organizational skills, short term and long-term planning capabilities, the ability to adjust and adapt to changing priorities, and strong leadership and communication skills. A successful manager will be able to work as part of the management team to best utilize shared resources through solid planning and clear communication.
Core Responsibilities
Manage all safety records and documentation
Trainings, Certifications, Man Hours, PPE, Etc.
Track expiration & schedule re-certifications
Lead a Safety Program focused on Success
Strong focus on an injury and incident free workplace
Develop new training materials based on current needs
Conduct training sessions as needed to meet staff needs
Monitor ISN and maintain requirements
Lead and conduct field audits
Review PPE inventory and needs with Field Asset Management Specialist
Submittal of pertinent data
MSHA, OSHA, ISN, and customer required submittals
Depending on institution, submittals may be monthly, quarterly or annually
Support the GLI Team
Communicate safety incidents and needs
From field staff to management
From GLI to customers
From GLI to governing agencies
Lead incident response
Coordinate timely response for field incidents
Assist in appropriate documentation
Maintenance of a positive attitude
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of MSHA and OSHA guidelines
Five or more years' experience in the mining industry
One or more years' experience in Safety Leadership
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Ability to navigate digital safety programs
Comfortable and effective in leading training efforts
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work extended hours or out of town based on company needs
Strong attention to detail, planning, and prioritization
Ability to work with Management Team to meet organizational needs
Ability to support Field Team in maintaining a safe and injury free workplace
Willingness to develop strong customer relationships
The ability to work fifty hours a week or more depending on workload
The ability to work outdoors in potentially adverse conditions
The ability to work with multiple departments across the company
The desire for team success
Preferred Qualifications
MSHA certified instructor
Familiar with MSHA, OSHA, and ISN data submittal and recordkeeping
In depth knowledge of safety program development and maintenance
Experience with Site Docs data entry and workflow development
Bi-Lingual