Operational Safety Support Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE
Assist the regional H&S manager to support and challenge the management line and all employees of the assigned area in reducing their risk exposure and defining the actions to mitigate risk and achieve zero accidents and occupational illnesses throughout the organization.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• 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 behavioral 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.
• Coach and assist supervisors and managers on incident investigations.
• 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.)
• 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.
• Training employees on safety-sensitive subjects, including, but not limited to, confined space entry, energy isolation, work at heights, and hot work. Training subjects may include task training and skills improvement for hourly employees to improve productivity, safety, and efficiency while performing routine assigned tasks. Use Microsoft suite products to build and deliver training modules, record and document training completions as well as other relevant safety-related activities
• Participation in Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) inspections, internal and external audits, and other third-party safety-related activities.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years OSHA/MSHA safety experience
Additional Education Preferred: Associate's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Industrial Safety
Required Work Experience: A minimum of three years in a safety support role. Working knowledge of worker’s compensation law and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations is helpful. (Current employees within the organization with three years of experience, who demonstrates stretch potential and interest in the H&S field may be considered)
Required Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Excel, Word and PowerPoint. SAP experience preferred.
Travel Requirements: 30%

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external customers
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to maintain composure and a high level of professionalism when under pressure
• Strong time management skills, and ability to prioritize tasks
• Commercial trucking knowledge and experience helpful
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize 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
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• 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