Environment, Health and Safety Manager

APAC-Alabama, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

APAC-Alabama, Inc. is looking for a motivated individual in Birmingham, AL to guide safety compliance and awareness across various locations including asphalt plants and road construction projects. The ideal candidate should have prior mining experience, a BA/BS degree in Occupational Safety or similar, and familiarity with OSHA regulations. Responsibilities include incident management, training, and effective communication with company leadership to enhance safety practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in mining is required.
• Experience in road construction and asphalt paving is preferred.
• Professional experience in industrial safety is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface directly with company leadership to address safety concerns.
• Maintain safety compliance and awareness at locations through documentation.
• Promote company safety philosophies and expectations with field crews.

Skills

Familiarity with OSHA/DOT regulations

Microsoft Office skills

Effective communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Job description

This position is responsible for supporting and giving guidance of the overall safety philosophy of the company. This position requires an individual who is extremely motivated with a high level of organizational skill, including written and verbal communication, and problem solving.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Interface directly with company leadership to address safety concerns
• Assist in maintaining a high level of safety compliance and awareness at company fixed locations (asphalt plants, offices, shops) and road construction projects through site visits and documentation of deficiencies
• Interface with field crews on a regular basis to promote company safety philosophies, expectations, and personal responsibility.
• Interact and consult with other members of the CRH safety team to develop new safety initiatives, objectives, and best practices
• Attend training sessions/meetings presented by CRH or national safety organizations as needed
• Training
• Appropriate OSHA required training
• CRH mandated training as needed
• Effectively manage any work-related injury, incident, or near miss including:
• Incident investigation to determine cause and contributing factors
• Injury prevention strategies
• Reporting
• Implementation of corrective actions
• Interface with Worker's Compensation TPA to manage cases.
• Recordkeeping (OSHA) Maintain documentation for safety and health program (OSHA 300, monthly reporting, BLS annual surveys)
• Assist in environmental compliance as needed
• Consult with Human Resource personnel on safety concerns including:
• Orientation of new hires
• Toolbox meetings
• Monthly safety updates
• Safety incentive plans
• Quarterly/Annual safety meetings
• Disciplinary issues related to safety
• Return to Work
• Regular and timely attendance

Qualifications

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

Education / Experience

• Previous experience in mining required.
• Previous experience road construction, asphalt paving and manufacturing preferred.
• BA/BS degree in Occupational Safety or related field or comparable professional experience in industrial safety preferred.

Knowledge / Skill Requirements

• Must be familiar with OSHA/DOT regulations pertaining to safety and health.
• Computer skills in Microsoft office, Excel, Work and Power Point
• Ability to communicate effectively with many different types of employees

General Requirements

• Mobility to attend various meetings and events at offsite locations
• Hours are extended throughout the year to include nights and weekends when necessary