Safety and Environmental Assistant - Paintsville, Ky.

Job ID:  500757

Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the Mountain Companies (comprised of Mountain Enterprises, Mountain Materials, and Mountain Aggregates) have been providing asphalt paving and aggregate services to the state of Kentucky for decades. From concrete construction to asphalt paving and quarry operations, we at the Mountain Companies pride ourselves on the multitude of services we can offer our customers. Privately owned and operated until 2006, the Mountain Companies later joined CRH. By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Safety and Environmental Assistant

Do you want to work for a company that values your skills? Do you want to work for a company that values safety above all else? Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then CRH is the company for you! Apply for the Safety and Environmental Assistant position today and jump start your career with the CRH Americas Materials family

Safety, Integrity, Quality are the core values of Mountain Enterprises, a CRH Company, who is searching for a motivated individual eager to keep us “Growing for a Reason 100 plus Seasons”. Our vision is to provide family-oriented working environments supplemented by a development program that attracts, retains, and produces emerging leaders within Mountain Enterprises and throughout CRH. Successfully meshing a “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work” approach with individual mentorship, formal and hands-on education, provides opportunities for our coworkers to make a positive impact on the lives of their families, our coworkers, our customers, and our communities.
 

Position Overview:
 

The Safety and Environmental Assistant should be a dynamic, self-motivated individual to assist in the growth and conservation of our safe production culture in a customer service driven industry. They will assist in developing and updating safety and environmental programs, focusing heavily on the training and education of their coworkers.   

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Adhere to any and all local, state, and federal regulations as applicable, including US Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), KY Department of Environmental Protection(KYDEP) as well as other regulatory agencies.

• Develop, coordinate and present required training programs including New Hire Safety Orientation, Forklift, Decision Driving, and other training as required.
• Identify and correct potential hazards to ensure that sites can consistently maintain regulatory compliance; monitor, interpret and analyze safety data to support business needs through inspection of facilities, machinery, and safety equipment.
• Risk Tolerance – ensure that existing and newly hired employees receive training in risk tolerance and apply those principles in the performance of daily work.
• Works with supervisors to develop plant safety procedures for their work areas and assists in ensuring that they are consistently followed.
• Assist the Safety Manager with the implementation of CRH and Mountain Enterprises safety initiatives and compliance programs.
• Life Saving Rules – know, understand and ensure adherence by employees, contractors, vendors and visitors to the Life Saving Rules.
• Liaison with site safety teams/operations to support the management of regulations, projects, program awareness and company updates.
• Investigates and maintains records of occupational injuries, illnesses, and equipment and property damage.
• Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce coworkers’ exposure to work hazards.  Including risk assessment, proactive identification of potential loss sources and workplace assessments.
• Revise and develop new Standard Operating Procedures as needed.
• Make recommendations to purchase company safety supplies.
• The ability to speak effectively in front of any size group.
• Human Performance – support the human performance initiative to improve safety and operational performance.
• Maintains professional demeanor in dealing with critical/confidential information; restricts discussion/knowledge of activity to a “need to know” basis.
• Assist in maintaining documents such as Internal Traffic Control Plans (ITCP)/pedestrian segregation plans.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Develops and delivers effective presentations.
• Proactively approaches responsibilities.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• High level of proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must maintain personal proficiency level by attending appropriate professional development courses.

Education/Experience 

Required

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with 5+ years of practical work experience

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.E.) from four-year college or university, safety related focus preferred. OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926, MSHA, and KYDEP regulation knowledge preferred.
Safety and environmental field and facilitation experience preferred.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the preferred knowledge, skills and abilities.

Work Requirements

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
• Travel to various work sites is required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when required.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas as stated by OSHA and/or company policies. 
• Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is:  Face Shield, Safety Glasses, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, Dust masks & Hearing Protection.

What CRH Americas Offers You

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

About CRH Americas

CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH Americas is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the CRH Americas family!

Mountain Enterprises is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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