Safety Representative- Birmingham, AL

APAC-AL, Inc., part of CRH’s South Central Division, is a leading supplier of quality asphalt and Construction Services in the Southeastern U.S., with operations in Alabama. Working with government agencies, private contractors, counties and municipalities, we produce millions of tons of quality construction materials and pave many miles of highways every year. Our highly skilled workforce strives to deliver the highest quality products and services in a safe, timely and efficient manner, on every project. APAC-AL, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Participant.

Summary

Under the direction of the area EHS Coordinator, the Safety Representative is responsible for assisting the Safety team with company safety/health, risk management and Employee development programs.

Responsibilities

• Organizing/maintaining files/records for all incidents/injuries, including general liability, auto liability, workmen’s compensation, and all other applicable claims.
• Enters incident claims information into system as needed.
• Assists with Safety Related claims as needed.
• Enters safety audit information into the system as needed.
• Collecting & making available safety/health material to operations supervisors for training needs.
• Maintaining area/programs of responsibility to keep within economical demands of budgets.
• Provides PPE and helps with technical support as needed.
• Assists with employee health hazard exposures using established industrial hygiene techniques.
• Enters Workers Compensation claim information into system as needed.
• Compiles company safety results & data as directed by Safety Team.
• Coaching operations managers/supervisors with the performance management process including implementation, development, and facilitation.
• Developing creative communications methods to ensure the distribution and institutionalization of best practices.
• Assist with MSHA compliance as needed
• The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented
  
  

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience

• 1-2 years construction and/or industrial safety experience
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company regulations.
• Will eventually need to become New-Miner Certified under Part 46 of 30 Code of Federal Regulations
  

Work Requirements

Must have a valid, state issued driver’s license

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• 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.
  
  

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

• Familiar with Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and work zone traffic control
• Successful completion of OSHA 10 and/or 30 hour Construction and General Industry course
• MSHA Part 46 and Part 56/58 Safety and Health Standards for Surface Metal and Nonmetal Mines
• First Aid CPR Certified
• Knowledge of Workers Compensation claim handling
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• Able to utilize a computer and I-PAD for word processing, e-mail communication, and preparation of documents and presentations
• Knowledge in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Intermittent climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling are required
• Periodic, but extensive walking and standing required.
• Must also be able to drive a vehicle and walk uneven terrain.
• May require periodically lifting objects up to 40 lbs.
  

Work Environment

• May be exposed to extreme hot, cold, and wet weather
  
  

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 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!

APAC-AL, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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