Safety and Health Representative

About the role

Vulcan Materials Company is seeking a Technical Leader in Safety & Health to provide guidance and oversight in construction safety and health programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer Division and Company Safety and Health Programs and Policies
• Conduct MSHA and OSHA compliance inspections and Company audits
• Serve as a liaison between regulatory agencies and operations management
• Interpret and apply MSHA and OSHA regulations
• Develop and deliver various Safety & Health training programs
• Execute the Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Health program
• Conduct and document accident/incident investigations utilizing Root Cause analysis
• Provide recommendations for loss/injury prevention
• Train employees on Safety procedures
• Coach for safe behaviors
• Keep abreast of safety regulations and best practices
• Represent the Company in industry associations and participate in S&H Committees
• Work with contractors and subcontractors to ensure safety protocols are followed
• Maintain records of safety inspections and accidents
• Report safety concerns to management
• Manage time effectively with minimal supervision
• Handle stress and work under pressure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, Organizational Development or a related field
• Certified Safety Professional or Certified Mine Safety Professional preferred
• Minimum of 2 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
• Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA safety and health regulations, inspection, compliance, enforcement and administrative procedures
• Experience in adult learning principles and passion to educate others
• Strong facilitation skills
• Excellent project goal planning skills
• Root Cause Analysis experience
• Demonstrated experience in effective application of Loss Control principles
• Strong computer skills to include MS Office, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable in speaking up in a constructive manner to discuss/resolve problems, issues, or differences of opinion
• Comfortable and effective communicator in front of large groups
• Ability to work in a very stressful, deadline-oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision-making
• Knowledge of mining, asphalt, ready mix concrete and/or landfill operations is preferred
• Knowledge of Loss Control principles
• Knowledge of MSHA, OSHA general industry and construction, ATF, and DOT regulations
• Problem-solving skills with excellent hazard recognition skills
• Ability to work with, and through, operations managers, plant managers, supervisors and employees to achieve program and performance goals, objectives and compliance status

Skills

• Education and certifications as listed above
• Relevant experience in the mining/aggregates industry
• Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA safety and health regulations
• Experience in conducting safety and health training programs
• Experience in conducting and documenting accident/incident investigations
• Experience in developing and delivering safety and health policies and programs
• Experience in managing safety and health programs and policies
• Experience in working with regulatory agencies and operations management
• Experience in interpreting and applying MSHA and OSHA regulations
• Experience in conducting root cause analysis
• Experience in providing recommendations for loss/injury prevention
• Experience in training employees on safety procedures
• Experience in coaching for safe behaviors
• Experience in keeping abreast of safety regulations and best practices
• Experience in representing the company in industry associations and participating in S&H Committees
• Experience in working with contractors and subcontractors to ensure safety protocols are followed
• Experience in maintaining records of safety inspections and accidents
• Experience in reporting safety concerns to management
• Experience in managing time effectively with minimal supervision
• Experience in handling stress and working under pressure