Safety Specialist

The role

The Safety Specialist will assist in developing and implementing the organization's safety program. This role involves identifying hazards, reducing operational risk, and ensuring compliance with regulations at the R&D facility.

What you will do

• Assist in the development and implementation of the site's safety program in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
• Drive critical OH&S programs such as incident reporting, control of hazardous energy, PPE, hot work, and fire prevention.
• Own the weekly tailgate program.
• Build and run the safety observation and suggestion program.
• Lead self-assessments and safety checks across the floor.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams regarding safety requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Perform monthly checks of equipment including emergency exit signs, fire extinguishers, eyewash, and ladders.
• Monitor safety equipment inventories.
• Provide supplemental environmental compliance support including hazardous waste audits and shipping.
• Own KPIs such as tailgate completion, observation closure, and corrective action aging.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 4+ years of job specific experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards, JHAs, and incident investigation methodology.
• Comfort operating with real authority and autonomy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust and credibility.
• Completed OSHA 30-hour training.
• Must be able to perform activities including climbing ladders and scaffolds, lifting (up to 35 lbs), walking, balancing, and stooping.

Nice to have

• Bilingual
• First aid/CPR/AED certified

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

About the company

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure future. They serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive.