Field Safety Specialist

Job

Partner with the Safety Manager and filed management to establish and develop a culture of safety. Provide technical and compliance expertise to the field employees in terms of good safety habits and provide direction and skills for a safe work environment. Work closely with other safety coordinators/representatives and supervisory personnel to achieve goals and support the safety of each of the company’s lines of business.

This position will report to the Safety Manager.

• Motivate behavior change and create a proactive approach and culture to safety within assigned region and throughout business lines.
• Partner with business unit leadership to drive proper safe behavior and strong safety culture.
• Comply with federal, state and local safety regulations by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; interpreting standards; enforcing adherence to regulations; advising management on needed actions.
• Enforce safety policies by conducting inspections, reporting statistics and counseling managers and employees.
• Responsible for electronically reporting of all safety incidents timely and in accordance with CRH standards.
• Ensure accident investigations are conducted and maintain the appropriate records. Assist in determining action required in order to eliminate causes and follow-up to ensure action is taken.
• Conduct inspections and audits in accordance with CRH standards.
  • Act as an on-call contact for emergency incident management of a 24/7 workplace.
  • Implement injury prevention strategies and corrective actions.
• Act as a consultant and resource to managers, supervisors, and hourly employees by providing insight and direction on matters relating to safety incidents or preventable solutions.
• Responsible for ensuring required trainings are conducted for managers and employees; will facilitate training and talk in front of small to large groups of employees.
  • Assist with creating safety materials such as but not limited to safety instructional videos, safety brochures, etc.
• Assist with insurance company loss control/safety consulting services to support and improve the Company’s safety process.
• Carry out all assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner.
• Work with government and regulatory agencies – OSHA, MSHA, DOT, etc. during site inspections in all matters relating to safety.
• Create clear and concise reports using Microsoft applications and other company computer programs.
• Assist with taking employees to clinic for drug screening and post-accident visits.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Interact and consult with others in safety to help develop new safety initiatives, objectives, and best practice.

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
  • Valid Driver’s license required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in company documents.
• Strict adherence to Michigan Paving and Materials Company policies and procedures.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Cadillac Asphalt employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.
• Must be self‑motivated with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have good organizational skills (timely reporting and proper record keeping).
• Ability to engage employees in company safety.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field preferred along with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a full‑time safety role; front line experience in the construction materials industry desired…