Senior Safety Representative

Martin Marietta; Malaga (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401(k) matching

Pension

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a Senior Safety Representative to advance our Journey to ZERO safety culture in Fresno, CA. You will provide technical safety expertise, mentor site personnel, and ensure compliance with MSHA, CALOSHA, and DOT across multiple plants and mining operations.

You will lead safety audits, develop training materials, and investigate incidents to prevent recurrences, while collaborating with site leadership to balance compliance and culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of Progressive Safety Management experience within Heavy Construction, Building Materials, Aggregates, or Mining environments.
• MSHA/CALOSHA/DOT knowledge and safety program development.
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal communication

Responsibilities

• Lead safety audits for MSHA/CALOSHA/DOT compliance and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees and contractors.
• Investigate incidents/near-misses and identify root causes and preventive actions.
• Conduct plant walk-throughs and partner with site leadership to improve safety culture.

Skills

Safety leadership

Audits

Training

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in OH&S

Industrial Hygiene

Job description

Job Description:JOB SUMMARYThe Senior Safety Representative at Martin Marietta is a high-impact leadership role dedicated to advancing our world-class safety culture and achieving our collective \"Journey to ZERO\" incidents. Serving as a champion of Martin Marietta’s foundational \"Guardian Angel\" safety culture, this role bridges senior safety strategy with daily field operations.This position will be based out of Fresno, CA and report to the Safety Manager. You will be responsible for providing technical safety expertise, mentoring site personnel, and assisting with operational compliance with MSHA, CALOSHA and company standards across multiple hot mix asphalt plants and sand and gravel mining operations. This position balances highly visible proactive field leadership with data-driven risk mitigation, working to ensure that every employee, and visitor returns home safely.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESContinuously cultivates a safety culture characterized by empowerment and individual responsibility using the Guardian Angel and Wingman concepts as the core safety values.Leads plant and mobile equipment safety audits for compliance with MSHA, CALOSHA, FMCSA (DOT) and Martin Marietta standards. Ensure resulting corrective actions are communicated to appropriate personnel and follow-up on completion status. Recognizes and reports any thematic issues to avoid future issues.Develops and delivers training for all employees including, new hire safety orientation training, annual refresher and other task specific trainings.Develops, coordinates, and delivers training materials for monthly safety meetings. Leads the development of updated or supplemental safety training materials and schedules. Attend safety meetings regularly to ensure content is shared in a relevant and useful way and revise training as needed. Provide coaching on areas for improvement in safety meeting effectiveness as necessary.Leads the investigation of incidents/near-misses/pSIF/SIF events and identify root causes and corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. Assists with work comp claim management as needed.Working with the site leadership, conduct frequent plant/operation walk-throughs focused on compliance with safety regulations as well as engaging with site personnel. Sharing your findings and suggestions with site leadership. Equally focused on compliance and site culture.Manage annual mobile van testing and industrial hygiene sampling and follow-up with any necessary corrective actionBe trustworthy and reliable to manage your own schedule and travel to properly prioritize where your time and resources are best spent.Other duties as assigned, which could include but is not limited to; assisting other areas of the enterprise with safety engagements, training, and M/A activity.QUALIFICATIONSEducationBachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or relevant experience in lieu of a degree.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMSHA/CALOSHA/DOTPresentation and trainingStrong relationship building and interpersonal communicationWork Experience5+ years of Progressive Safety Management experience within Heavy Construction, Building Materials, Aggregates, or Mining environments.ADDITIONAL DETAILSPhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for plant maintenance and equipment servicing.Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. You must be able to maintain three points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders.Strong hand-eye-foot coordination is essential for operating hand/foot controls. You must have good depth perception with or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.TravelExpected travel 50%Working ConditionsAll duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet, dry and dusty.Pay Range:We are excited to share the base range for this position is:$92,000 - $125,000This base range is exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base hourly compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The posted range for this role represents the total reasonable pay range and does not solely represent a hiring range. Therefore, hiring at the top or maximum of the range should not be expected as it would not allow for salary growth opportunities in the role, would diminish promotion value, and may not align with internal equity.In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined in the Job Description section, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:• Medical• Prescription Drug• Dental• Vision• Health Care Reimbursement Account• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account• Wellness Programs• Employee Assistance Plan• Paid Holidays and Vacation• 401(k) with Company matching• Pension• Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability• Long-Term Disability Options• Employee Life Insurance• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance• Business Travel Accident Insurance• Direct Deposit Payroll• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan• College Scholarship Program – for dependent children• Matching Gift Program• New Auto Purchase Discount PlansAt Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.