Health and Safety Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Health and Safety Manager is responsible ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance at the plant. The role entails overseeing safety activities, ensuring strict adherence to Holcim Safety Standards, and managing contractors to ensure they comply with safety regulations.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH 

• Provide strong leadership in promoting a safety-first culture among all project personnel. Lead by example by adhering to safety standards and practices.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify compliance. Identify areas of improvement and work on continuous safety enhancement.
• Conduct pre-construction safety meetings with contractors and subcontractors and manage and oversee contractors' field activities.
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments for all project activities. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize risks. Regularly assess the effectiveness of risk control measures.
• Enforce incident reporting and investigation process as per Holcim standards. Lead investigations into accidents, near-misses, and incidents. Develop corrective action plans and monitor their implementation to prevent recurrence.
• Develop, communicate, and maintain emergency response plans. Conduct drills and exercises to ensure readiness for emergencies. Collaborate with local emergency services and authorities as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of safety-related activities, including incidents, inspections, and training.
• Identify training needs and provide or facilitate training to ensure all personnel are adequately prepared for their roles.
• Stay current with new safety technologies and methodologies.
• Establish effective communication channels for safety and environmental matters.
• Collaborate closely with employees, stakeholders, including contractors, to ensure alignment with safety and environmental objectives.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education:  Associate's degree or 3 years of equivalent experience

Additional Education Preferred:  Bachelor's degree

Required Work Experience:  Minimum of 10 years of experience in the industrial construction field.

Required Training/Certifications:  OHSA Training

Required Computer and Software Skills:  Google Documents, SAP, MS Office, Google Email, Excel, Word

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse project teams.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

 
WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance  
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day