Sr. Safety Representative Bilingual

 
 

Job ID:  517299

 

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset.  We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

 

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Health and Safety Manager, the Safety Representative provides technical and compliance expertise to the field employees in terms of good safety habits and provide direction and skills for a safe work environment.  This position works closely with field supervision and personnel to achieve goals and support the safety of each of the company’s business units. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Assists with audits of plant facilities regulated under OSHA, General Industry and Construction Standards.
• Investigate all incidents for root-cause development to ensure unsafe conditions/behavior is not repeated.
• Participate on safety committee meetings and provide insight and resources on matters relating to committee safety concerns and corrective solutions.
• Reinforce policies and procedures that support the company’s goals, the operations needs and achievement of safety results.  Support the company’s safety standards Teach Smith System defensive driving course to employees authorized to drive company vehicles.
• Conduct employee training certifications, classroom training, and practical hands-on training.
• Conduct job site safety inspections including specified areas for fire-prevention equipment and other safety and first-aid supplies.
• Assist in conducting weekly toolbox talks and monthly safety training.
• Assist with plant and roadway incident investigations and document all accidents, safety violations, injuries, and unsafe conditions/activities to find root cause and make recommendations for improvement. Work with Human Resources as necessary to assure employee corrective actions are implemented on a timely basis.
• Observes workers to determine use of prescribed safety equipment, such as glasses, hard hats, goggles, respirators, clothing, and other PPE.
• Provide health and safety support to Safety Manager.
• Assist in Safety Mentor program for new employees. Assigns eLearning to employees and maintains the eLearning training program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Safety Manager.
• Overnight travel is possible.
• Weekend on-call is required once a month.

Qualifications

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

 

Education/Experience

• At least 1 – 2 years of constructions and/or industrial safety experience
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and Company regulations.

 

Work Requirements

Must have a valid, state issued driver’s license. Must be able to obtain a TWIC card and all ISTC Certifications required to successfully carry out the duties of the position.         

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement essential corrective measures.
• Solid training/teaching experience
• High ethical standards
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Must be able to orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal.
• Able to use resources effectively and efficiently and arrange information in a useful manner.
• Be able to be a strong voice in bringing the company’s slogan of SEE, STOP, DO to the forefront.