Why work for us?
Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim US offers an unparalleled range of innovative cement, aggregates, asphalt, concrete products and construction services that have been the foundation for infrastructure projects across the globe. To move the industry forward to a greener future we need people who are passionate about sustainability, are driven to shape and influence perception and keen to build, grow and thrive in our high-performance culture. Are you ready to build progress with us?
Overview
OVERVIEW
Assist the Regional Health & Safety Manager to support and challenge the management line and all employees of the assigned area in reducing their risk exposure and defining the actions to mitigate risk and achieve zero accidents and occupational illnesses throughout the organization.
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
Assist the Regional H&S Manager to:
Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
In line with the Holcim Group Health & Safety (H&S) Strategy and taking into account the Holcim US ACM priorities, assist the Regional H&S Manager to:
Provide H&S expertise and support to site management and supervisors for the management of H&S.
Support and challenge the line in defining and prioritizing the actions to implement long term country and site H&S strategy.
Use and provide specialized H&S knowledge and experience to help site leadership drive behavioral changes in the business to reduce incidents and become an industry world reference in H&S.
Translate strategic vision into comprehensive and pragmatic improvement plans to meet or exceed H&S ambitions set up at country level.
Actively participate in working with the rest of H&S team in proposing, communicating and implementing the Group and Country H&S strategy.
Play a leadership role in the US H&S group to provide expertise on two or three critical H&S topics, becoming the subject matter expert for the US organization.
Define the relevant dashboard to track the safety momentum and performance of the sites he has been assigned. Support collection, analysis and distribution of relevant KPI.
Coach and assist supervisors and managers on incident investigations.
Work with HR and site management to provide support on best working conditions and safe working environment (for night shift personnel, office and job place ergonomics, etc...)
Participate and/or lead safety audits on sites/entities as per the group's yearly schedule.
Work with the Hygienist Specialist and site leadership teams to ensure regulatory and group compliance regarding exposure and monitoring of vibrations, noise, dust and other chemical agents.
Assist site leadership in their communications with MSHA and OHSA.
Advise, assist and support local operations regarding compliance with federal, state and local regulatory compliance. Assist the sites during MSHA inspections and investigations, providing local management with the expertise to interpret regulatory compliance issues and the capacity to challenge inspectors' findings.
Ensure regular benchmark and implementation of good practices from other sites or companies.
Other duties as assigned.
RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER JOBS
Work with the Regional H&S Manager to:
Act as a Business Partner to Operations, providing professional guidance on worker's compensation, and company-wide safety initiatives.
Interface regularly with third-party Worker's Compensation vendors
Act as Designated Employee Representative (DER)
Qualifications
We're looking for:
Education: Associates/Bachelors Degree or 7 years OSHA/MSHA safety experience
Work Experience : A minimum of three years in a safety support role. Working knowledge of Worker's Compensation law and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations is helpful. (Current employees within the organization with three years of experience, who demonstrate stretch potential and interest in the H&S field may be considered.)
Field of Study Preferred: Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational H&S, HSE
Required Computer and Software Skills : Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Excel, Word and Power Point. SAP expereience helpful.
Travel Requirements : 30% site travel to support a regional geography
What we Offer...
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Dress for your day policy
Holistic health & well-being programs for physical, mental/emotional and financial health with access to resources and benefits to help focus on staying well through education and prevention
Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent Care
Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
Retirement Savings - Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
Paid Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
Educational Assistance Program
Estimated Wage Range
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EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
# of Openings 1
Requisition ID 2022-15144
Travel 30%
Position Type Salaried Full-Time
Category Health & Safety
Product Line Corporate
Job Locations US-MI-Alpena
Company Holcim US