Safety Manager

Overview

CRH's Americas Materials division is the leading integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 29,000 employees at close to 1,660 locations in 45 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

About the role

This role provides leadership and oversight for company safety, health, and risk management programs, while supporting employee development and engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, organized, with proven communication and problem-solving skills. This position manages a team of approximately six safety professionals across Colorado and New Mexico and reports to the Region President. This role requires residence within one of our primary operating areas: Golden, Grand Junction, Pueblo, CO or Farmington, NM.

Responsibilities

• Interface directly with company leadership to address safety concerns
• Aid 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 Division and Region Safety Teams to develop new safety initiatives, objectives, and best practices
• Attend training sessions/meetings presented by CRH or national safety organizations as needed
• Train
• 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
• Recordkeeping (OSHA/MSHA)
• Oversee a Safety Administrator who will maintain documentation for safety and health program (OSHA 300, monthly reporting, CRH annual surveys)
• Aid 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

Requirements

• Pass drug test, physical, and criminal background check
• This position requires an individual who is extremely motivated with a high level of organizational skill, including written and verbal communication, and problem solving

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s 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 two states.

What CRH Offers You

• Hightly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An 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.

What CRH Offers You

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.