Area EHS Manager - Elgin, IL

Job ID:  495270

Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

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Summary

The Area EH&S Manager will be responsible for the occupational health, safety and loss control management of our plant facilities based in the Northeast, in alignment with the Oldcastle Infrastructure National Platform for Environmental, Health and Safety management. This position will work closely with all levels of management and hourly employees to ensure environmental, safety and health work standards and methodologies are communicated and targeted goals are achieved through individual as well as team-based objectives and strategies.

The Area EH&S Manager will also work with the Regional Market Area Management Team to ensure implementation and continuous improvement of environmental, safety and health processes and systems consistent with Oldcastle policies and performance standards as well as compliance with applicable regulations. This person will also serve as a catalyst and expert resource to promote and develop an innovative and proactive safety culture within each organization.

Responsibilities

• Providing expertise for local management regarding environmental, safety and health issues and applicable regulations
• Advising and assisting local management in implementing, managing and auditing within the framework of an innovative Environmental, Health and Safety Management Systems in a manufacturing and construction setting
• Being an action figure in shifting our safety culture from rules and regulatory compliance to a safety culture developed as a behavior-driven value at all levels of the organization
• Providing oversight expertise for incident investigations, development of corrective plans and follow-up actions to prevent recurrence
• Ensure timely reporting and claims management for workers compensation, general liability and automotive liability
• Coordinate health and industrial hygiene monitoring with risk management insurance provided
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spainish
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience managing multiple sites.
• Experience with Federal Environmental Regulations
• 5+ years of experience in the construction materials or manufacturing industry
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• High level of computer proficiency in MS Office products
• Expert knowledge of OSHA CFR 1910 and CFR 1926 regulations
• Knowledge of environmental regulations 40 CFR
• Strong analytical and technical skills

Preferences

•  Nationally recognized Safety and Health Certifications preferred (ASP, CSP, CIH)

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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