Safety Representative- Birmingham, AL

APAC-AL, Inc., part of CRH's South Central Division, is a leading supplier of quality asphalt and construction services in the southeastern U.S. with operations in Alabama. Working with government agencies, private contractors, counties and municipalities, the company produces millions of tons of construction materials and paves many miles of highways each year. The highly skilled workforce strives to deliver the highest quality products and services in a safe, timely, and efficient manner on every project.

APAC-AL, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and an E-Verify Participant.

Under the direction of the area EHS Coordinator, the Safety Representative assists the Safety team with company safety/health, risk management, and employee development programs.

• Organize and maintain files/records for all incidents and injuries, including general liability, auto liability, workers’ compensation, and other applicable claims.
• Enter incident and safety audit information into the system as needed.
• Assist with safety-related claims and with employees’ health hazard exposures using established industrial hygiene techniques.
• Provide PPE and technical support as needed.
• Maintain area/programs of responsibility to keep within economical budget demands.
• Compile company safety results and data as directed by the Safety Team.
• Coach operations managers and supervisors on the performance management process, including implementation, development, and facilitation.
• Develop creative communications methods to ensure distribution and institutionalization of best practices.
• Assist with MSHA compliance as needed.

The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• 1–2 years of construction and/or industrial safety experience.
• Thorough understanding of, and ability to enforce, all federal, state, local, and company regulations.
• Will eventually need to become New-Miner Certified under Part 46 of the 30 Code of Federal Regulations.

Must have a valid state‑issued driver’s license.

• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement essential corrective measures.
• Solid training and teaching experience.
• High ethical standards.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal.
• Ability to use resources effectively and efficiently and arrange information in a useful manner.
• Strong voice in promoting the company’s safety slogan.

• Familiarity with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and work-zone traffic control.
• Successful completion of OSHA 10 or 30 hour Construction and General Industry courses.
• MSHA Part 46 and Part 56/58 Safety and Health Standards for surface metal and non‑metal mines.
• First Aid CPR certification.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation claim handling.

• Communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• Utilize a computer and iPad for word processing, e‑mail communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• Knowledge in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Intermittent climbing, bending, squatting, and kneeling are required.
• Periodic, extensive walking and standing are required.
• Must also be able to drive a vehicle and walk uneven terrain.
• May be required to lift objects up to 40 lbs periodically.

• May be exposed to extreme hot, cold, and wet weather.

APAC-AL, Inc., a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.