Safety and Health Representative

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Job Description - Safety and Health Representative (250002Y9)

Safety and Health Representative - 250002Y9

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

• Champion Safety. Take an active role at the forefront of the workforce prioritizing safety for yourself and others to ensure all assigned plants have zero accidents and are in total compliance with all Vulcan and MSHA policies and procedures.
• Conduct Inspections and Audits. Conduct MSHA and OSHA compliance inspections, audits, and accident/incident investigations; develop inspection and audit checklists; participate in management systems audits and plant inspections;
  Assist the Regions in developing, implementing, and auditing management systems to prevent losses. Track and follow-up audit findings.
• Monitor Health and Safety Regulations. Stay ahead of all existing and proposed changes in occupational health and safety regulations; interpret and apply MSHA and OSHA regulations to all plants and operations.
• Identify Risks. Identify and evaluate risks associated with the surface or underground mining, asphalt, ready-mix, heavy-duty ships and transportation, and processing of construction materials.
• Investigate Accidents. Participate in investigations of accidents and near misses and the identification of root causes and corrective actions; accurately maintain a database of injury and safety information.
• Administer Programs and Training. Assist in developing and administering programs, such as Division and Company Safety and Health Programs and Policies, the Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Health program, Emergency Response Planning, the Continuous Materials Inventory program, Accident Prevention Initiatives, and Regulatory Compliance training.
• Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

• Experience. Previous experience in an industrial environment or mining/aggregates industry in either surface or underground operations is required.
• Operational Knowledge. Knowledge of mining, asphalt, ready mix concrete and/or landfill operations is preferred. Must have knowledge in methods of preventions of incidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, and property loss. Must demonstrate knowledge of Loss Control principles.
• Regulation Knowledge. Must have a working knowledge of MSHA, OSHA general industry and construction, ATF, and DOT regulations.
• Problem-Solving Skills. Must possess excellent hazard recognition skills, working with different partners to address the challenges and problems ensuring accurate, safe, and efficient solutions.
• Technology Skills. Must have strong computer skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, and cell phones. Must be able to use various and highly sophisticated computerized devices.

• Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence, in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.
• Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
• Meaningful Work. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
• Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development. We see our development programs, and helping our employees meet their goals, as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will…