Safety Summer Student

WELCOME TO VCNA!

We are VCNA Prairie, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).

As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States.

Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.

Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.

Summary/Job Scope:

To serve as the safety intern advisor in the areas of occupational health and safety by carrying out procedures with the line organization that effectively control accident and health exposures in the company.

Key Responsibilities:

* Collect injury/accident info and record data continuously/monthly for Safety Pyramid and Summary across North America

* Use data to update OSHA 300 Logs for year end.

* Assist with worker compensation claims reporting and follow up (CAN)

* Administration of health and safety management system, such as data input and management, monthly reporting

* Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to organize and administer safety trainings, medical exams,

* Research of best safety practices, tools, software, and proactive identification of opportunities for improvement.

* Support of corrective action management for regulator inspections, internal and external audits.

* Support in the collection and development of safety documentation for audit

* Safety database administration (eCompliance, documentation in e-Docs, MSDS database)

* Participate and support in site/plant health and safety meetings

* Assist in VCNA policy and program development, including monthly safety package, alerts, posters and other safety material

* Field inspections support.

* Invoicing and procurement activities support.

* Drug and alcohol testing program support.

* Support the health and safety improvement plan.

* Assisting in the maintenance of safety procedures and programs necessary to improve the safety program's effectiveness. Monitors adherence to safety program policies and procedures in the plant and prepare discrepancy reports for plant management.

Qualifications:

* Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and be registered for full- time attendance in high school or at an accredited college or university.

* Must be a student in safety or related discipline.

* Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for safety excellence and taking initiative.

Competencies:

* Communication:
Excellent communication skills. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form;
Exhibits good listening and comprehension;
Keeps others adequately informed;
Selects and uses appropriate communication methods;
Checks for understanding. Ability to work well with all levels of employees within the corporation and outside contacts.

* Planning & Organization:
Prioritizes and plans work activities;
Uses time efficiently;
Plans for additional resources;
Integrates changes smoothly;
Sets goals and objectives;
Works in an organized manner. Ability to complete projects and duties as assigned in an accurate and timely fashion.

* Process Management:
Creates processes necessary to achieve organizational goals;
Organizes people and activities effectively;
Utilizes internal metrics to effectively track progress completion;
Seeks opportunities for synergy and integration;
Simplifies complex processes;
Uses resources efficiently.

* Problem-Solving:
Actively employs analysis and synthesis skills;
Gathers and analyzes available information from industry best practices and regulatory bodies and compares them to yard/Vehicle/Employee…