Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS&S) Training Specialist

About the role

Compass Minerals is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS&S) Training Specialist for its Cote Blanche, LA operation. The role will drive safety initiatives through training, compliance, audits, and employee engagement, fostering a safety‑first culture.

Key responsibilities

• Develop training programs and create materials to implement EHS&S policies.
• Lead classroom and hands‑on training sessions on company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Educate staff on compliance, accompany inspectors during regulatory inspections, and ensure adherence to MSHA, EPA, LDEQ and ATF standards.
• Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures.
• Participate in accident investigations, conduct root‑cause analysis and support corrective actions.
• Promote a strong safety‑first culture across the site.
• Assess competency through practical evaluations and ensure miners meet required skill levels.
• Coach and mentor new and experienced miners.
• Design, implement and manage a site‑wide Learning Management System (LMS).
• Maintain accurate training records, assessments and progress reports.
• Enter incidents, near‑misses and first‑aid events into reporting systems.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree, diploma or certificate in a Health and Safety discipline.
• 5‑7 years of full‑time safety leadership experience administering health, safety and training programs.
• 3‑5 years of MSHA underground or surface mining experience (preferred).
• Proven ability to interpret and align MSHA, EPA, LDEQ and ATF regulations with company policies.

Required skills

• Learning Management System (LMS) administration.
• Knowledge of MSHA regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of EPA regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of LDEQ regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of ATF regulatory requirements.
• Incident reporting system usage.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $75,000‑$100,000 annually.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Benefits starting Day 1, including 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday.
• 2 weeks PTO and 1 week sick leave (subject to state/local laws).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee education reimbursement program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Bonus opportunities for eligible positions.