Job ID: 526620

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

Company Benefits:

Family Culture – We treat our team like family
Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
Generous Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays per year
401k with 5% company match & profit sharing
Opportunities for Internal Mobility
Professional Development Opportunities
Training Provided
Tuition Reimbursement Program - We'll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
Opportunities for Community Engagement
Potential Relocation Packages

Summary:

The CapEx Safety Manager creates and oversees the safety documentation and safety organization for all Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects. This position works with contractor safety organizations to ensure they operate under strict safety regulations and protocols, ensuring all CapEx projects are delivered safely. The Safety Manager collects and shares safety alerts across the company organization and develops comprehensive monthly safety reports. All procedures and documentation are maintained in accordance with MSHA/OSHA requirements and CRH Life-Saving Rules.

What you’ll be contributing:

Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
Reviews existing Company and CRH Group safety policies, procedures, and documentation for assigned projects to ensure they are up to date and consistent with regulatory requirements.
Reviews contract safety requirements for suppliers and contractors to ensure they are consistent with the scope of work and company/CRH Group policies.
Collaborates with the procurement department during bid alignment to ensure bidder safety specifications are in line with contract safety requirements; interviews contractors and suppliers to verify their safety awareness, policy alignment with contract safety requirements; interviews contractors and suppliers to verify that their safety awareness, policies, culture, and statistics align with company and CRH Group expectations.
Carries out safety risk assessments to verify whether the existing plant safety organization can manage the site or if a dedicated safety team is required on site based on the complexity of job sites.
Set up the safety organization in coordination with plant safety management or, where necessary, hire a dedicated safety manager for the specific job site.
Issue the safety alert and review the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) with site personnel; ensure all lessons learned and safety improvements are implemented in the event of an accident or High Potential Learning Event (HPLE).
Provides personnel with safety-related information, including training sessions, emergency protocols, and proper use of safety equipment.
Oversees job site daily operations and identifies opportunities for improvement of safety regulations
Performs safety audits and physically inspects all work areas and job sites to identify possible safety issues.
Conducts risk assessments as required to minimize workplace accidents.
Prepares monthly safety reports and presents performance information to management.
Develops and implements workplace safety policies and procedures in accordance with MSHA/OSHA standards and CRH Life-Saving Rules.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need:

Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in safety or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in a lead technical role in the mining and cement industry
Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills; ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, and signs in English.
Construction and project knowledge; experience managing contractor safety organizations on capital project job sites.
Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously across complex, multi-site CapEx programs.
Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA regulatory requirements and CRH Life-Saving Rules; experience with contractor bid alignment and safety specification review.
Experience conducting safety risk assessments, safety audits, and root cause analyses.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite; ability to develop and deliver effective safety training and presentations.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with contractors, site personnel, and management at all organizational levels.
Minimum of 50% travel in the United States and Canada

Compensation:

Compensation: $125,100.00 - $152,900.00 USD
Eligible for yearly bonus

What’s next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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