Safety and Health Representative

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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.

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At Vulcan Materials, we believe that the heart of our success lies in the strength of our engagement, our connection, and our commitment to developing our people. We are excited to restore the collaborative in-person environment that fuels our innovation and growth. This move is not just about being physically present; it's about reigniting the spirit that comes from face-to-face interactions, fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where every voice is heard and everyone thrives.

Summary:

Primary responsibility is to provide technical leadership and functional guidance to plant management and staff in Company facilities in the area of Safety & Health. Educate and coach operations personnel at multiple field locations on safety and health procedures to include hazard recognition, risk assessment, industrial health programs, and federal, state, and local regulations and audit compliance. Assist the Manager of Safety and Health in developing and implementing safety, health, and risk management processes for the area. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction safety regulations and best practices, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This position will involve travel throughout the assigned area and Division.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for the administration of Division and Company Safety and Health Programs and Policies

• Conduct MSHA and OSHA compliance inspections and Company audits. Serves as a liaison between regulatory agencies and operations management. Interpret and applies MSHA and OSHA regulations;

• Develop and deliver various Safety & Health training programs

• Execute the Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Health program which includes anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of recognized health hazards in our business lines and facilitates annual/periodic occupational health testing

• Conduct and document accident/incident investigations utilizing Root Cause analysis. Provides recommendations for loss/injury prevention

• Educate and coach for safe behaviors. Train employees on Safety procedures

• Educate operations personnel on Emergency Response Planning

• Keep abreast of all existing and proposed changes in occupational health and safety regulations

• Keep Safety & Health Department management informed of activities, projects, issues

• Represents the Company in industry associations and participates in Company S&H Committees, special projects, as assigned

• Work with contractors and subcontractors to ensure they are following safety protocols

• Maintain records of safety inspections and accidents

• Report safety concerns to management

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to handle stress and work under pressure

• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned Other duties as assigned.

Skills You’ll Need:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, Organizational Development or a related field is preferred.

• Certified Safety Professional or Certified Mine Safety Professional desired.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience, preferably in the mining/aggregates industry in either surface or underground operations

• Knowledge in methods of prevention of incidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, and property

• Solid experience with MSHA and/or OSHA safety and health regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA safety and health regulations, inspection, compliance, enforcement and administrative procedures

• Knowledge of mining, asphalt, ready mix concrete and/or landfill operations is preferred.