Safety Specialist at The Doe Run Company in Viburnum, Missouri

Job Description:

Are you passionate about Safety and knowledgeable about MSHA standards? Do you enjoy training others on Safety? Then we have a position for you!

The Doe Run Company is seeking a Safety Specialist to assist in developing, implementation and monitoring Doe Run’s safety programs. This will include compliance with federal, state and local safety and health regulations, safety inspections, accident investigations and safety training. This position will be located at one of our six mine sites in the Viburnum, MO area.

Viburnum is located in the Mark Twain National Forest with thousands of acres of natural beauty and hundreds miles of pristine rivers. If you love the outdoors, come join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Train employees to comply with federal and state safety regulations through classroom sessions and safety meetings and individualized counseling.


• Advise and provide guidance to company management and employees regarding mandatory health and safety standards and safety protocols and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies; including the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA); Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Missouri Mine and Cave Safety Division.


• Conduct safety audits and inspect work areas for non-compliance; document any issues and provide guidance on appropriate resolutions and recommend disciplinary action if required.


• Respond to emergency situations and conduct accident investigations wherein root cause are identified and resolutions are recommended


• Initiate workers' compensation cases and conduct accident investigations by reviewing causes and resolutions.


• Accompany federal and state inspectors through mine property and assist with follow-up on their recommendations and feedback.


• Perform health and safety sampling, prepare mine safety reports, and gather information monthly and quarterly.


• Analyze accident and incident reports for trends; make recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions an actions


• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in facilitating a safety program preferred.


• High School Diploma or equivalent required.


• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety preferred.


• MSHA certification preferred.


• MSHA certified trainer preferred.


• Valid, current driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, ERP and financial systems.


• Ability to effectively communicate safety instructions and concerns to employees and management.


• Working knowledge of mine property and procedures.


• Knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures.


• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.


• This position is on-call, and may have evening and weekend work.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to work underground and near moving mechanical parts. Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and wet, humid, hot, or cold (non-weather) conditions. May be exposed to moderate noise levels.


• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time, talk and hear; occasionally required to use repetitive motion and reach with hands/arms. Requires clarity of vision and three-dimensional vision.


• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Based in St. Louis, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and one of the largest integrated lead producers in the Western Hemisphere. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run has facilities in Missouri, Washington and Arizona and operates one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling facilities, located in Boss, Mo.  Using innovative mining techniques, Doe Run skillfully taps one of the largest lead deposits in the world.

As stewards of the mineral resources in our care, we strive to provide premium services and products to people who share our belief in enhancing the quality of life. You may view our sustainability report located at http://sustainability.doerun.com/.

All health and welfare benefits as well as 401K are effective on your start date!  In addition we offer tuition reimbursement to help you grow and develop within our organization with ample opportunities for advancement.

The Doe Run Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please click on the following links: About the EEO law and EEO law supplement.

Experience

Required

• 5 year(s): Experience facilitating a safety program.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Preferred

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Personal Driver's License

Skills

Required

• Microsoft Office


• Problem solving


• Analyzing

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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