Safety Coordinator

Job ID:  499946

CRH is the largest building materials company in North America. We develop sustainable solutions that build, connect, and improve our world. Our products are everywhere you live, go and work! Montana Materials & Construction, A CRH Company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mixed concrete in Butte, MT and Anaconda, MT.
 

What You Will Do…

As the Safety Coordinator, you will serve as a vital and trusted resource to employees in the field, and provide the implementation, oversight, and leadership of company safety, health, and risk management programs. You’ll spend much of your time in the field to monitor and reinforce safety best practices relating OSHA/MSHA, and commercial driving (DOT/FMCSA). From facilitating incident learning teams and safety meetings, to developing and conducting engaging employee trainings, you’ll play an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

Location: This is an in-person position based out of Helena, MT. Local commutes to job sites as needed, which may include up to 10% overnight travel.

This position will support all lines of business (aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix and construction) for Montana Materials & Construction comprised of approximately 150 total employees.

Shift: Primarily work 8 – 12 hours per day, 5 days per week. Nights/weekends and/or longer hours as needed to support project needs.

What You Can Do…

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years’ related field-based safety management experience. Must be within a heavy civil construction environment.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate, and deliver engaging and impactful safety trainings.
• Proven engagement and influence skills, with the capacity to build strong relationships and provide meaningful coaching and feedback to a diverse workforce.
• Passion for employee safety and continuous improvement through innovation.
• Working knowledge of PC Programs and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision, a willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed, and travel as needed outside of home office area to project locations.
• A valid driver’s license, current authorization to work in the United States, and ability to pass pre-employment controlled-substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Safety certifications such as ASP, CHST, OSHA 510/500, Competent Person Trainings, MSHA Blue Card, or related.

Compensation & Company Benefits:

• Starting hourly rate up to $36.00/hr DOE w/ potential for overtime
• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Potential for Annual Merit Raises
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Routinely visit jobsites, plants, shops and/or pits to assist field personnel and conduct hazard awareness and correction sessions with operations personnel.
• Ensure all lines of business have the tools necessary to safely perform tasks.
• Ensure risk assessments and/or jobsite evaluations are performed.
• Assist when needed to direct trucks in/out of jobsites to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of products.
• Assist construction and transportation crews with the development and distribution of internal traffic control plans.
• Assist/coach managers/superintendents in conducting their safety meetings and/or project specific safety requirements. Collect and make available safety and health topics for training needs.
• Coordinate and schedule annual safety training, project specific safety trainings and develop/assist/create project specific safety plans and/or reporting as required by the project specifications.
• Support Safety and Environmental with site audits and assist personnel with any corrective actions needed.
• May be called upon to perform a variety of special projects and studies such as coordination of special concrete pours or construction projects, including safety evaluations of projects and project specific safety plans/reporting.
• Administer and maintain company safety programs; ensuring any/all new developments in company related programs  and/or technology available are utilized for incident/injury prevention and continually evaluated.
• Ensure that proper incident analysis is conducted for all occurrences, providing recommendations for risk reduction as applicable.
• Organize and maintain support files/records for all incidents/injuries, including but limited to general liability, auto liability, workmen’s compensation, and all other applicable claims.
• Maintain liaison with all affiliated agencies, including MSHA & OSHA.
• Guide managers/superintendents in the use of Coaching Action Plans to correct at risk behaviors and reinforce  safe behaviors  utilizing proper follow-up/reinforcement strategies.
• Support and implement company related programs, such as Human Performance to foster the philosophies, education, & growth strategies of such programs.
• Coordinate with managers/superintendents to identify Event Learning Team opportunities to promote and drive a Learning Culture.
• Provide direction/technical support  for established industrial hygiene practices. i.e. Respiratory Protection Program, Hearing Conservation Program, Silica Awareness Program, etc.
• Work with employees involved in incidents/ claims to ensure treatment accommodations, resolution, and prevention.
• Assist in the implementation of strategic plans to ensure continued success in meeting business objectives within Safety/Health, Safety Leadership, and Leadership education.
• Monitor company safety results & compile reports.
• Develop creative written and verbal communications methods to ensure the distribution of best practices.
• Procure necessary safety equipment and training materials within the economical demands of budgets.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office Environment (10% to 20%) and Field  (90% to 80%)
• Frequently exposed to moving machinery, mechanical parts, outside weather conditions and vibration.
• The employee is frequently exposed to various weather conditions typical of the work location.
• May require driving for periods of time to perform job duties at various job site locations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with arms waist to shoulder height, sit, stand, walk and handle/grasp equipment and machines.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry and/or push/pull anywhere up to 50lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to crawl, kneel, bend, squat, crouch or climb. And reach with arms above shoulder height or below knee height.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, however, PPE will be provided by our team to keep you safe. Please provide your own pair of safety-toed boots.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 a 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!

Montana Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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