Health & Safety Coordinator

Lafarge Africa Plc; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator to lead initiatives for the Port Arthur LNG Project. This role focuses on fostering a culture of safety, implementing comprehensive health and safety strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You'll engage with site management and employees to mitigate risks and promote best practices, making a significant impact on workplace safety. Join a company dedicated to building sustainable solutions and enjoy a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits, including retirement savings, medical insurance, and educational assistance. Embrace the opportunity to shape a career that contributes to a safer environment and a better future.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Retirement Savings

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Holistic Health & Well-being programs

Qualifications

• 3 years of relatable work experience in health and safety.
• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety required.

Responsibilities

• Support management in reducing risk exposure and achieving zero accidents.
• Implement Health and Safety Management System and provide guidance.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Behavioral Safety

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Software

Document Management Software

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Health and Safety Coordinator for the Port Arthur LNG Project in Sabine Pass, TX, will support and challenge the management line, employees, and contractors of the area assigned in reducing their risk exposure and defining the actions to mitigate risk and achieve zero accidents and occupational illnesses throughout the organization.

Provide the expertise and support to implement the Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) and strengthen the H&S competencies across the organization. The incumbent must provide day-to-day guidance to management, staff, and supervisors in the continued building of a strong H&S culture.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

1. 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.
2. In line with the Holcim Health & Safety (H&S) Strategy and taking into account Holcim priorities, provide H&S expertise and support to site management and supervisors for the management of H&S.
3. Support and challenge the line in defining and prioritizing the actions to implement long-term country and site H&S strategy. Use and provide specialized H&S knowledge and experience to help site leadership drive behavioral changes in the business to reduce incidents and become an industry world reference in H&S.
4. Translate strategic vision into comprehensive and pragmatic improvement plans to meet or exceed H&S ambitions set up at the country level.
5. Actively participate in working with the rest of the H&S team in proposing, communicating, and implementing the Group and Country H&S strategy.
6. Work with HR and site management to provide support on the best working conditions and a safe working environment.
7. Participate and/or lead safety audits on sites/entities as per the group’s yearly schedule.
8. Work with the Hygienist Specialist and site leadership teams to ensure regulatory and group compliance regarding exposure and monitoring of vibrations, noise, dust, and other chemical agents.
9. Assist site leadership in their communications with MSHA and OSHA. Advise, assist, and support local operations regarding compliance with federal, state and local regulatory compliance. Assist the sites during MSHA inspections and investigations, providing local management with the expertise to interpret regulatory compliance issues and the capacity to challenge inspectors’ findings.
10. Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Associate's degree

Required Work Experience: 3 years of relatable work experience.

1. MSHA and OSHA experience (preferred)
2. DOT experience (preferred)
3. Experience in Management Systems and Continuous Improvement cycle: ISO 9000, or ISO 14.000, or OHSAS 18.000 (preferred)
4. Experience in configuring, defining, and implementing SOPs.

Required Training/Certifications: Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Required Computer and Software Skills: Proficient in MS Office and Google software programs: Excel, PPT, Word, G-Drive. Knowledge of document management software (preferred)

Travel Requirements: 10%

Additional Requirements:

1. 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 test.

WHAT WE OFFER

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

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.