Health & Safety Specialist

The Company

POSITION TITLE: Health & Safety (H&S) Specialist-California

JOB  SUMMARY:

At Imerys, safety is at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to leading the specialty minerals industry by empowering our people in a safe and inclusive workplace. Every voice matters, and we strive to be the partner of choice for our internal and external customers. As our Health & Safety Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of everyone at our California Minerals Processing Sites in Lompoc and Escondido. This position involves administering Health & Safety programs, conducting investigations, overseeing testing, and supporting safety committees. If you're a dedicated professional with EHS experience and a strong commitment to safety, join our team.

LOCATION: Position Based in Lompoc, CA

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer a wide range of Health & Safety compliance and training programs at both MSHA and OSHA facilities. 

• Conduct accident investigations and assist site leadership with incident management

• Compile, analyze and interpret statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents to assess high risk areas

• Conduct/direct industrial hygiene testing and analysis of workplace chemical and physical hazards and recommend controls that will reduce potential exposures.

• Conduct Health & Safety regular audits/inspections of facilities and support corrective actions.

• Coordinate/participate in all MSHA & Cal-OSHA compliance inspections.

• Lead and participate in internal site audits and inspections and support tracking and implementation of corrective actions.

• Actively participate in both Site’s Safety Committees.

• Develop, Implement, and maintain all aspects of the Imerys Safety System and the associated protocols.

• Support the development, planning, delivery and review of Health & Safety training.

• Administers workers compensation process, filing claims, status updates, etc. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• 2+ years Relevant EHS Experience in Mining and/or Heavy Industry preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate technical discipline (such as Environmental, Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related area) or minimum 4 years’ appropriate experience in lieu of degree.

• Working knowledge of Federal and State H&S regulations. 

• Working knowledge of H&OP, HPI or Safety II is a plus

• EHS certifications (CSP, ASP, CIH, CIT, CMSP, etc…) are beneficial but not required.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

• Union Experience is beneficial.

• Approximately 15% travel

Compensation Range: $100,000 - $120,000 

Relocation assistance available

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. In addition, Imerys provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K match savings plan, and holidays.

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Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. 

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.