EHS&S Training Specialist
Compass Minerals America Inc., Louisiana, Missouri, United States, 63353
Description
We invite you to Explore the Potential of being part of something Clearly Essential! Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products. Summary
This role supports the Environmental, Health and Safety team by promoting workplace safety through awareness, audits, reporting, and training. The candidate collaborates with employees, contractors, regulators, and corporate staff to ensure compliance and foster a safe, productive environment. Essential Job Functions
Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time. Develop programs: Create training materials and implement EHS&S policies Conduct training: Lead sessions on topics pertaining to company policies, procedures, and regulations Ensure compliance: Educate on regulatory requirements and company standards, accompany inspectors during regulatory inspections Assess & Mitigate Risks: Identify hazards and implement controls Investigate incidents: Participate in accident investigations and root cause analysis Promote culture: Foster a strong safety-conscious environment Assess competency: Develop and perform practical evaluations to ensure miners meet required skill levels Mentorship: Coach and mentor new and experienced miners, providing guidance and support Develop and administer a site wide Learning Management System (LMS) Record keeping: Maintain accurate training records, assessments, and progress reports for the LMS Reporting: Incidents, near misses, and first aids entered into applicable reporting systems Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Required Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and/or Experience
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, diploma or certificate in Health and Safety discipline The preferred candidate has 5-7 years in a full-time safety leadership role administering health, safety, and training programs 3-5 years MSHA underground or surface mining experience would be an asset Demonstrated ability to learn and harmonize regulatory requirements (MSHA, EPA, LDEQ and ATF) with Compass Minerals EHS&S policies and procedures Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Training experience is considered an asset Strong verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels Obtain and maintain Louisiana State Explosives license and ATF clearance Obtain and maintain MSHA blue card instructor certification Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In the event of a mine emergency, the successful applicant will be expected to walk up to 2 miles from the furthest active mine workings to the base of one of the three mine shafts to evacuate the mine. Ability to wear personal protective equipment Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl to inspect and investigate safety concerns. Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The successful applicant will spend 50% or more of their time working in the underground mine in hot, humid, dusty conditions. Perform indoor and outdoor work possibly in adverse weather conditions. Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov. Jan 2026 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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We invite you to Explore the Potential of being part of something Clearly Essential! Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products. Summary
This role supports the Environmental, Health and Safety team by promoting workplace safety through awareness, audits, reporting, and training. The candidate collaborates with employees, contractors, regulators, and corporate staff to ensure compliance and foster a safe, productive environment. Essential Job Functions
Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time. Develop programs: Create training materials and implement EHS&S policies Conduct training: Lead sessions on topics pertaining to company policies, procedures, and regulations Ensure compliance: Educate on regulatory requirements and company standards, accompany inspectors during regulatory inspections Assess & Mitigate Risks: Identify hazards and implement controls Investigate incidents: Participate in accident investigations and root cause analysis Promote culture: Foster a strong safety-conscious environment Assess competency: Develop and perform practical evaluations to ensure miners meet required skill levels Mentorship: Coach and mentor new and experienced miners, providing guidance and support Develop and administer a site wide Learning Management System (LMS) Record keeping: Maintain accurate training records, assessments, and progress reports for the LMS Reporting: Incidents, near misses, and first aids entered into applicable reporting systems Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Required Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and/or Experience
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, diploma or certificate in Health and Safety discipline The preferred candidate has 5-7 years in a full-time safety leadership role administering health, safety, and training programs 3-5 years MSHA underground or surface mining experience would be an asset Demonstrated ability to learn and harmonize regulatory requirements (MSHA, EPA, LDEQ and ATF) with Compass Minerals EHS&S policies and procedures Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Training experience is considered an asset Strong verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels Obtain and maintain Louisiana State Explosives license and ATF clearance Obtain and maintain MSHA blue card instructor certification Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In the event of a mine emergency, the successful applicant will be expected to walk up to 2 miles from the furthest active mine workings to the base of one of the three mine shafts to evacuate the mine. Ability to wear personal protective equipment Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl to inspect and investigate safety concerns. Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The successful applicant will spend 50% or more of their time working in the underground mine in hot, humid, dusty conditions. Perform indoor and outdoor work possibly in adverse weather conditions. Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov. Jan 2026 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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