Field Safety Specialist/Manager - Omaha, NE

Job ID:  504849

OMNI Engineering, a CRH company, started its business in 1985 in Omaha, Nebraska.  OMNI is involved in heavy highway construction as well as private and commercial site construction.  Its primary business involves the manufacture and placement of asphalt for roads, city streets and parking lots.  Currently, OMNI Engineering employs around 200 employees and remains a competitive force in the Omaha market.

Position Overview

The Safety Manager is responsible for implementation, oversight, leadership, and assistance with assigned operating companies' safety/health, risk management, and employee development programs.  Monitors and reviews safety performance against leading indicators (presence of safety) and takes action to improve safety performance utilizing safety practices that make an impact.  This position will support all lines of business in the area assigned (asphalt, and construction) and report to the Safety Area Manager.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Administering/maintaining company safety programs; ensuring any/all new developments in human performance and technology available are utilized for incident/injury prevention and continuous improvement.

• Assist with incident analysis for all ocurrences, providing recommendiations for risk reduction as applicable.

• Organizing and maintaining both passive and active support files and/or records for all incidents/injuries, including general liability, auto liability, workmen’s compensation, and all other applicable claims.
• Maintaining liaison with all affiliated agencies, including insurance companies, MSHA, OSHA, and Labor Commissions.
• Overseeing site safety audits and assisting site personnel in selection/installment of safety devices.
• Conducting hazard awareness and correction sessions with operations personnel.
• Guiding all supervisors in the use of Coaching Action Plans to eliminate undesired behaviors and create new desired behaviors through pinpointed safe desired behaviors and proper follow-up/reinforcement strategies.
• Stewarding/Implementing Human Performance philosophies, education, and growth strategies.  Coordinating with Operating Company Managers to identify Event Learning Team opportunities and driving a Learning Culture.
• Assist in providing direction/technical support to ensure employee's health and minimize potential employee exposure through established industrial hygine practices. i.e Respiratory Protection Program, Hearing Conservation Program, Silica Awareness Program.
• Coordinate and schedule annual safety training, project specific safety trainings and assist/develop project specific safety plans and/or reporting as required by the project specifications. 
• Conduct new hire safety training and related requirements such as MSHA/OSHA requirements, Smith Driver Training, etc.
• Coordinate, schedule and support safety committees.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene or safety/health related field preferred.
• Prior experience in the safety, construction or related industries preferred

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must have strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required and must be willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Must display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Working knowledge of OSHA (General Industry & Construction standards), MSHA, FMCSA- DOT regulations and other state and federal agency guidelines.
• Ability to effectively navigate and research regulatory agency and industry related web content.
• Ability to read, comprehend, articulate, and write complex instructions, correspondence and other written content. 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft suite of tools including Excel, Word and Outlook, and database software.  Must be able to utilize internet and communicate effectively. 
• Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving, and receiving feedback.  Must have ability to speak to large groups and possess effective presentation skills. 
• Demonstrate basic mathematical skills as well as the ability to interpret financial data and information.
• Demonstrated ability to train, motive and lead employees.

• Willingness and ability to work in and adapt to changes in circumstances, tasks, customer needs and other conditions that may affect their daily responsibilities.
• Ability to cope well in stressful environments and communicate professionally.

• Ability to facilitate change management and influence positive responses.

Key Competencies

• Accountability: Is continually focused on accepting responsibility for meeting commitments, achieving optimum results, and ownership for the outcomes from actions and decisions.
• Adaptability: Personal willingness and ability to effectively work in, and adapt to changes in circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, people, environments, and conditions.
• Communication: Clearly conveys and receives messages at an appropriate level and format.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and/or external customers.
• Integrity: Through words and actions, creates an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.  Communicating and acting honestly and ethically.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively and productively in groups and teams to create positive relationships which maximize performance results.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures.
• Leadership: Motivates and inspires others through their words, actions, and commitment to the organization.
• Managing People and Processes: Establishes and clearly communicates process standards and expectations; monitors performance and provides ongoing feedback to build people.
• Strategic Thinking: Takes a broad scale, long term view, assessing options and implications required to develop and achieve goals of the organization to move it forward.

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.

• Able to communicate with others by email, telephone and in person.  Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb, crawl, kneel, bend, reach with hands and arms above their shoulders and use hands to handle or feel. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing field duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  While performing non-field duties of this position, the environment is typical of an office setting and the noise level is usually quiet to moderate.

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!

Omni Engineering, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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