Safety Manager

W-L Construction and Paving, a CRH company, is one of southwest Virginia’s largest grading contractors and the largest paving contractor in the area employing more than 350 employees during the construction months. W-L performs all aspects of roadway construction including grading, paving, stone, concrete, and utilities with paving operations exceeding one million tons per year. With multiple locations throughout the state of Virginia, W-L prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Position Overview

Partner with Company and Regional Leadership to establish and develop a culture of safety. Provide technical and compliance expertise to the field employees in terms of good safety habits and provide direction and skills for a safe work environment. Work closely with other safety managers and supervisory personnel to achieve goals and support the safety of each of the company’s business units.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Motivate behavior change and create a proactive approach to safety and culture within the business
• Partner with business leadership to drive existing safety programs
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local safety standards
• Conduct inspections, report statistics and counsel managers and employees on findings
• Responsible for timely reporting of all safety incidents in accordance with CRH standard
• Ensure accident investigations are conducted and maintain the appropriate records.
• Follow up to ensure corrective actions have been implemented
• Conduct inspections and industrial hygiene audits for assigned locations
• Act as a consultant and resource to executives, managers, supervisors, and hourly employees by providing insight and direction on matters relating to safety incidents or preventable solutions
• Responsible for ensuring required trainings are conducted for managers and employees; may facilitate training as well
• Assist with insurance company loss control/safety consulting services to support and improve the Company’s safety process
• Carry out all assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner
• Work with government and regulatory agencies – OSHA, MSHA, DOT, etc. during site inspections in all matters relating to safety
• Create clear and concise reports using Microsoft applications and other company computer programs
• Responsible for the collection process of the Drug-Free Workplace Program requirements
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.

Other Requirements:

• Must have Environmental and Sustainability oversight
• Travel required in assigned region
• Act as an on-call contact for emergency incident management of a 24/7 workplace
• Valid Driver’s License
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to W-L Construction’s policies and procedures.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Qualifications

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

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field preferred along with a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a safety management role. Management experience. Experience in the construction materials industry desired but not required. Proficient with Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Instruction Certifications in OSHA and MSHA training preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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!

W-L Construction and Paving, 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.