Regional Health & Safety Technician

Job location:
Sandersville, Georgia, USA
Created moment:
December 19, 2024
Job reference:
REQ - 09297

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Regional Health & Safety Technician

Job Summary

Location: Sandersville GA- on site Monday - Friday

Regional H&S Technician supports all aspects of the H&S regulatory compliance function, specifically in the safety area.  The position supports development, implementation and administration of H&S compliance programs, regulatory analysis, compliance with permits/licenses, audits, industrial hygiene workplace sampling and other aspects of H&S management.  

Ideal Candidates will have excellent written and communications skills; attention to detail; ability to interact with other employees, outside vendors, regulatory agency representatives; the ability to work in and understand mining and production; and be able to work with databases, spreadsheets, presentations, documents and various other software programs.  Must be able manage multiple projects and prioritize to diligently meet regulatory deadlines.  Has the ability to be self driven to drive continuous improvement and meet deadlines.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage a wide range of H&S compliance and training programs at both MSHA and OSHA facilities (Enablon, VelocityEHS, Vector) 

  • Manage the Learning Management System for applicable  sites 

  • Manage the HazCom SDS System for applicable sites

  • Schedule Training for applicable sites 

  • Work with outside vendors to get quotes for H&S site services

  • Support data collection or entry of statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents.

  • Conduct H&S regular audits/inspections of facilities and support corrective actions.

  • Participate in MSHA or other regulatory agency inspections as needed.

  • Work within SAP and AX to enter requisitions and receive invoices 

  • Establish and maintain digital filing systems 

  • Submit and manage AIG Workers Comp claims

  • Assist in H&S data entry and compiling reports 

  • Support the Regional H&S Manager and other managers in the EHS&S function as needed

  • Other related duties as assigned by management

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in an appropriate technical discipline (such as Safety, Engineering or other related fields of study) OR equivalent appropriate professional experience in mining or heavy industry. 

  • Leadership experience

  • Good written and verbal communication skills 

  • Travel - 10%

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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.