Safety and Health Representative

Job Summary

The 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.

Essential Functions

• 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 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
• Provide recommendations for loss/injury prevention
• Train employees on Safety procedures
• Coach for safe behaviors
• Keep abreast of all existing and proposed changes in occupational health and safety regulations
• Represent the Company in industry associations and participate 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

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 - Honors your commitments to yourself and others. Acknowledges and corrects your own mistakes. Takes 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; examines information logically, questions assumptions, and draws conclusions based on evidence.

Education and Experience

• 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.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, preferably in the mining/aggregates industry in either surface or underground operations.
• Solid experience with MSHA and/or OSHA safety and health regulations.
• Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA safety and health regulations, inspection, compliance, enforcement and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
• Knowledge of methods of prevention of incidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, and property loss.
• 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.
• 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.
• Comfortable in speaking up in a constructive clear concise manner to discuss/resolve problems, issues, or differences of opinion.
• Motivated, team oriented and dedicated to the discipline.
• Stay up-to-date on changes to safety regulations and best practices.

Salary Range

The base salary range for this role is between $85,000 - $94,000 annual salary. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

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Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.