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Senior Safety Specialist

Century Aluminum

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Goose Creek, SC · Posted November 11, 2026

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POSITION

DEPARTMENT

REPORTS TO

LAST UPDATE

Senior Safety Specialist

EHSQ

EHSQ Manager

10/6/2026

Job Purpose

The primary purpose of the Senior Safety Specialist is to drive and nurture a culture of safety within the plant. This individual is responsible for all aspects of safety compliance, including the development of policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with current regulations. This position advises management of current regulatory and industry standards and the necessary steps to keep the plant in compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the site safety specialists

Develop tactical plans to drive risk reduction and reduce injuries/accidents

Maintain a working knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety regulations and identify all requirements that apply or may apply to the facility

Formulate and audit existing safety policies, procedures, and programs for compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Partner with site leadership team to deliver safety objectives and improve sitewide safety performance and culture

Inspect site facilities to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions

Participate and/or leads incident investigations for safety incidents

Develop training programs and media to deploy to site

Maintain safety files and records including regulatory recordkeeping

Administer safety orientation to new hires

Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, engineering, or related field

Experience in health and safety for 3-5 years

Minimum of 2 years working in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of OSHA regulation

Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite

Comfortable conducting training sessions and presentations

Preferred experience in managing a team

Experience working in the aluminum industry is a plus

Physical Demands

This is an on-site position – remote work is not available

Must be comfortable working in a heavy manufacturing environment

Must successfully pass a rigorous medical examination

Medically certified for respirator use

Must have no limitations to walking, standing, climbing and balance, stooping or kneeling

Ability to climb to extensive heights and enter confined spaces

Able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Able to withstand extreme weather conditions – heat, cold, rain

Estimated travel – 5% - among various locations, as required

Must be willing to be on-call and work long hours and weekends from time to time as workload requires

Additional Responsibilities

Abide by all company policies, practices and rules

Maintain housekeeping in work area

Participating in continuous safety improvements

Follow guidance from ISO coordinators regarding compliance with ISO registrations