Sr. Safety Specialist

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

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SAFETY SPECIALIST

Where will you work: Onsite at Carlsbad, NM (1361 Potash Mines Road - Carlsbad, NM 88220)

The Safety Specialist (I, II, III and Sr.) will provide daily support of safety and occupational health programs, assuring effective management of H&S risks and compliance with applicable federal and local H&S regulations and company policies at our Carlsbad facility. A qualified Senior Safety Specialist is highly desired but candidates with lesser experience will be considered.

What you’ll do?

• Interact with workers in the field, discussing the work that is being completed. 
• Perform inspections, observations, and assessments to identify and mitigate risks. 
• Serve as a subject matter expert and point of contact for employee questions regarding workplace conditions and compliance with regulatory safety requirements, Mosaic's safety rules and the Mosaic Management System (MMS).
• Ensure unsafe acts, conditions or non-compliance issues are addressed.
• Keep Management and Supervision aware of problem areas and develop action plans to address issues.
• Contribute to incident investigations by gathering evidence and associated documentation. 
• Plan and coordinate investigations and facilitate them once fully trained to do so. 
• Follow-up on action items resulting from investigations and ensure proper documentation of corrective actions. 
• Contribute to safety reviews through the Management of Change Process to ensure proper risk management.
• Prepare materials for learning lessons, safety shares, etc. 
• Ensure communication of these materials through shift start documents and presentation during crew safety meetings.
• Ensure lessons learned are shared with other sites.
• Review and develop site documents such as safety plans for specific jobs, site level safety procedures and Safe Work Instructions.
• Coordinate site preparations for regulatory inspections and lead field tours with regulators. 
• Gather information and prepare responses to regulatory questions for review by senior H&S leaders.
• Partner with operations and H&S leadership to develop action items to resolve regulatory concerns.
• Prepare requisitions and maintain safety equipment and supplies.
• Develop, coordinate, and/or deliver targeted and effective task-specific H&S risk and compliance-based training to all site employees and contractors (as appropriate). Oversee and facilitate (new) employee and contractor safety orientations. Assist in the facility's implementation of Mosaic's EHSMS activities.
• Take responsibility of safety efforts and oversight in absence of safety leader as needed. Role serves as a mentor to hourly HSS Coordinators. Provide guidance on safety processes and serve as resource on questions and safety procedures and techniques.

What you’ll need:

Safety Specialist I

• High school diploma or GED required with 3 years of related experience as a safety professional in an industrial/mining environment OR bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or equivalent.
• Experience as an RCA facilitator is a plus.
• CSP or CMSP is highly valued.
• Working knowledge of safety and occupational health regulations required.

Safety Specialist II

• High school diploma or GED required with 5 years of related experience as a safety professional in an industrial/mining environment OR bachelor’s degree with 1 year of related experience.
• Experience as an RCA facilitator is a plus.
• CSP or CMSP is highly valued.
• Working knowledge of safety and occupational health regulations required.

Safety Specialist III

• Bachelor's degree in related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience OR high school diploma with at least 7 years relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable safety regulatory framework in the area of work (OH&S, MSHA regulations).
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) is highly valued.
• Individuals with specific facilitation training or root cause analysis (RCA) training are highly desired. 

Safety Specialist Sr.

• Bachelor's degree in related field with at least 5 years’ experience as a safety professional in an industrial/mining environment OR high school diploma with at least 9 years of relevant experience, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Expert knowledge of applicable safety regulatory framework in the area of work (OH&S, MSHA Regulations).
• Professional designation such as CSP or CMSP required. If professional designation is not in place at time of hire, there must be a plan to achieve it within a timeline acceptable to the hiring manager; no longer than 2 years.
• Individuals with specific facilitation training or root cause analysis (RCA) training are highly desired. 

All levels:

• Ideal candidate will have both surface and underground mining experience (emphasis on underground experience).
• Must be able to work comfortably and safely in an industrial environment.
• Must be able to coach others effectively, even when not in a position of authority.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), basic understanding of databases required.
• Able to apply current requirements to the work setting and the site or business unit requirements required.
• Ability to interface effectively throughout the facility’s workforce required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to work independently required.
• Strong attention to detail required.

Benefits Offered by Mosaic:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k company matching
• Optional HSA plan with company match
• 9/80 schedule

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