Health and Safety Coordinator

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?

Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Support and challenge the management line and all employees of the area he has been 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 LH 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 continued building of a strong H&S culture.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• In line with the Holcim Group Health & Safety (H&S) Strategy and taking into account Holcim US Cement priorities:
• Provide H&S expertise and support to site management and supervisors for the management of H&S, 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 behavioural changes in the business to reduce incidents and become an industry world reference in H&S.
• Translate strategic vision into comprehensive and pragmatic improvement plans to meet or exceed H&S ambitions set up at country level.
• Actively participate in working with the rest of H&S team in proposing, communicating and implementing the Group and Country H&S strategy.
• Play a leadership role in the US H&S group to provide expertise on two or three critical H&S topics, becoming the subject matter expert for the US organization.
• Define the relevant dashboard to track the safety momentum and performance of the sites he has been assigned. Support collection, analysis and distribution of relevant KPI.
• Works with HR and site management to provide support on best working conditions and safe working environment (for night shift personnel, office and job place ergonomics, etc…), coach and assist supervisors and managers on incident investigations.
• Participate and/or lead safety audits on sites/entities as per the group’s yearly schedule.
• Works 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.
• Assist site leadership in their communications with MSHA and OHSA.
• Advise, assist and support local operations regarding compliance with federal, state and local regulatory compliance. Assists 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.
• Ensure regular benchmark and implementation of good practices from other sites or companies.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree preferred or 3-5 years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Field of Study Preferred:  Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational H&S, HSE

Required Work Experience: 5-7 years managing and implementing safety programs

Previous experience in mining (preferred), 

MSHA Required

OSHA experience (preferred) managing and implementing safety programs)

Licenses Preferred:  Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety preferred

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:  10-20% site travel to support a regional geography

Additional Requirements:

• 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.
• 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 based on experience and qualifications
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
• 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 policy

Your Holcim Experience:Holcim offers endless opportunities 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 Holcim 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.

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