Safety and Health Representative

Job Summary

Primary responsibility is to provide technical leadership and functional guidance to plant management and staff in Company facilities in the area of Safety & Health. Educate and coach operations personnel at multiple field locations on safety and health procedures to include hazard recognition, risk assessment, industrial health programs, and federal, state, and local regulations and audit compliance. Assist the Manager of Safety and Health in developing and implementing safety, health, and risk management processes for the area. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction safety regulations and best practices, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions

• This position requires knowledge and awareness of mining and construction site hazards. Will be required to use protective gear and to take other precautions when in or near a facility or construction site
• Responsible for the administration of Division and Company Safety and Health Programs and Policies
• Conduct MSHA and OSHA compliance inspections and Company audits. Serves as a liaison between regulatory agencies and operations management. Interpret and applies MSHA and OSHA regulations;
• Develop and deliver various Safety & Health training programs
• Execute the Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Health program which includes anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of recognized health hazards in our business lines and facilitates annual/periodic occupational health testing
• Conduct and document accident/incident investigations utilizing Root Cause analysis. Provides recommendations for loss/injury prevention
• Educate and coach for safe behaviors. Train employees on Safety procedures
• Educate operations personnel on Emergency Response Planning
• Keep abreast of all existing and proposed changes in occupational health and safety regulations
• Ability to work in a very stressful, deadline oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision making
• Keep Safety & Health Department management informed of activities, projects, issues
• Represents the Company in industry associations and participates in Company S&H Committees, special projects, as assigned
• Work with contractors and subcontractors to ensure they are following safety protocols
• Maintain records of safety inspections and accidents
• Report safety concerns to management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle stress and work under pressure
• Must have a strong analytical orientation with the ability to apply analytical concepts to complex business problems

Critical Competencies

• Leadership Skills - Acts decisively and supports all aspects of the company to work together to accomplish objectives, vision, mission and values of Vulcan. Trusts and allows people to do their job, holding them accountable for the full extent of their responsibilities.
• Problem Solving- identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. This involves identifying the problem, diagnosing the cause, finding practical solutions, implementing fixes, and adapting to unexpected challenges.
• Personal Accountability - Honoring your commitments to yourself and others. Acknowledging and correcting your own mistakes. Taking full ownership to address and fix problems vs. deflecting blame to others.
• Plans and Aligns - Sets clear objectives, develops strategic plans, and ensures alignment across teams to achieve organizational goals efficiently.
• Communication- Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening and adapting the message to the audience.
• Customer Focus - Builds positive customer relationships and gains trust and respect, prioritizing their needs and using feedback to improve products and services.
• Analytical Thinking - Ability to break down complex problems, situations, or data into smaller, manageable parts in order to understand underlying patterns, identify key issues, and make well-informed decisions; examine information logically, question assumptions, and draw conclusions based on evidence.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, Organizational Development or a related field is preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional or Certified Mine Safety Professional desired.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, preferably in the mining/aggregates industry in either surface or underground operations
• Knowledge in methods of prevention of incidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, and property loss
• Solid experience with MSHA and/or OSHA safety and health regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA safety and health regulations, inspection, compliance, enforcement and administrative procedures
• Knowledge of mining, asphalt, ready mix concrete and/or landfill operations is preferred.
• Ability to work with, and through, operations managers, plant managers, supervisors and employees to achieve program and performance goals, objectives and compliance status
• Must be able to manage time effectively with minimal supervision
• Root Cause Analysis experience
• Demonstrated experience in effective application of Loss Control principles
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
• Must be comfortable in speaking up in a constructive clear concise manner to discuss/resolve problems, issues, or differences of opinion
• Must be motivated, team oriented and dedicated to the discipline
• Stay up-to-date on changes to safety regulations and best practices

Other Requirements

• Must be able to sit for long periods
• Daily operation of a motorized vehicle is necessary
• Outside setting will expose employee to changes in temperature/humidity and will require walking on uneven and/or elevated surfaces
• May be required to climb steps, walk at elevated heights, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, crawl or reach above shoulders to accomplish functions of job
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of employees throughout the organization
• Overnight travel as needed

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Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, Organizational Development or a related field is preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional or Certified Mine Safety Professional desired.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, preferably in the mining/aggregates industry in either surface or underground operations
• Knowledge in methods of prevention of incidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, and property loss
• Solid experience with MSHA and/or OSHA safety and health regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA safety and health regulations, inspection, compliance, enforcement and administrative procedures
• Knowledge of mining, asphalt, ready mix concrete and/or landfill operations is preferred.
• Ability to work with, and through, operations managers, plant managers, supervisors and employees to achieve program and performance goals, objectives and compliance status
• Must be able to manage time effectively with minimal supervision
• Root Cause Analysis experience
• Demonstrated experience in effective application of Loss Control principles
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
• Must be comfortable in speaking up in a constructive clear concise manner to discuss/resolve problems, issues, or differences of opinion
• Must be motivated, team oriented and dedicated to the discipline
• Stay up-to-date on changes to safety regulations and best practices

Other Requirements

• Must be able to sit for long periods
• Daily operation of a motorized vehicle is necessary
• Outside setting will expose employee to changes in temperature/humidity and will require walking on uneven and/or elevated surfaces
• May be required to climb steps, walk at elevated heights, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, crawl or reach above shoulders to accomplish functions of job
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of employees throughout the organization
• Overnight travel as needed

JD Disclaimer

Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.