Safety Director - UT/AZ/NV Region (Draper, UT) - Military Veterans

Job ID:  505805

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America.  Our operations span North America with over 28,000 employees at close to 1,600 locations in 43 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

 Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for implementation, oversight, leadership and assistance with company safety/health, risk management and employee development and engagement.  This position requires an person who is extremely motivated with a high level of organizational skill, including written and verbal communication, and problem solving. This individual will manage a team of about nine safety personnel and report to the Region President. 

Requirements

• Interface directly with company leadership to address safety concerns
• Assist in maintaining a high level of safety compliance and awareness at company fixed locations (asphalt plants, offices, shops, ready-mix plants, and quarry locations) through site visits and documentation of deficiencies
• Work directly with field crews on a regular basis to promote company safety philosophies, expectations, and personal responsibility
• Interact and consult with other members of the West Division and Region Safety Teams to develop new safety initiatives and best practices
• Attend training sessions/meetings presented by CRH or national safety organizations as needed
• Training
  • Appropriate MSHA or OSHA required training
  • CRH or West Division mandated training as needed
• Effectively oversee a Claims Manager who will manage any work-related injury, and Field Safety Specialists who will manage incidents, or near misses including:
  • Incident analysis to determine the presence of error precursors and latent conditions
  • Injury prevention strategies
  • Reporting
  • Implementation of system improvements and robust defenses
• Oversee a Safety Administrator who will maintain documentation for safety and health program (OSHA 300, monthly reporting, CRH annual surveys)
• Assist in environmental compliance as needed
• Consult with Human Resource personnel on safety concerns including:
  • Toolbox meetings
  • Monthly safety updates
  • Safety incentive plans
  • Annual safety meetings
  • Disciplinary issues related to safety
  • Return To Work
• Support and guidance of the overall safety philosophy of CRH and our Human Performance journey
• Interface with CRH/Division safety consultants on job site visits, fixed plant visits, and performance audits
• Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completion
• This position requires someone who is extremely motivated with a high level of organizational skill, including written and verbal communication, and problem solving.

Education/Experience

• BA/BS degree in Occupational Safety or related field or comparable professional experience in industrial safety.
• Full understanding of OSHA/MSHA/DOT regulations pertaining to safety and health.
• Computer skills in Microsoft office, Excel, Word, and Power Point. Ability to learn and utilize internal software programs and data management programs.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to handle or feel.  The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

Office environment and field visits including plants, pits, shops and job sites.

 This position will require about 50% travel, mainly throughout the region.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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