Health and Safety Manager

Requisition ID:  15440
Location: 

Metairie, LA, US, 70001

Pay Type:  Salary

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Learn more at www.amrize.com/careers

Description: 

Join Amrize as a Health and Safety Manager and help construct whats next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!

 

ABOUT THE ROLE
Support and challenge both management and employees within your assigned area to reduce risk exposure and define actions that mitigate hazards and risk, with the goal of achieving zero accidents and occupational illnesses, in addition to 100% compliance - 100% of the time, across the organization. Provide the expertise and support to implement the Amrize Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Management System and strengthen HSE competencies across the organization.

 

The incumbent must provide day-to-day guidance to management, staff, and supervisors in continued building of a strong HSE culture. This includes the optimization and implementation of environment-related processes and compliance assurance programs, ensuring consistency with company priorities and compliance with relevant regulations. Also provides key leadership in the development and execution of community and public relations.

 

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

  • Provide HSE expertise and support to site management and supervisors for the management of HSE.
  • Support and challenge the line in defining and prioritizing the actions to implement long-term country and site HSE strategy.
  • Use and provide specialized HSE knowledge and experience to help site leadership drive behavioral changes in the business to reduce incidents and become a world reference in HSE.
  • Actively participate in working with the rest of the HSE team in proposing, communicating, and implementing the company's HSE strategy.
  • Define the relevant dashboard to track the safety and environmental momentum and performance of the sites they are assigned. Support the collection, analysis, and distribution of relevant KPI.
  • Coach and assist supervisors and managers on incident investigations. Works with HR and site management to provide support on the best working conditions and a safe working environment.
  • Participate and/or lead safety and environmental 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.
  • 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.
  • Prepare environmental documentation for approval and license/permit applications for new or existing operations, ensuring they are completed accurately, completely, and on time.
  • Manage environmental compliance for all area plants and operations with site-specific compliance issues such as air permits, renewals, extensions, and compliance demonstrations.
  • Advise management on regulatory requirements, providing critical and strategic thinking to identify and minimize risks while maximizing value.
  • Ensure regular benchmarking and implementation of good practices from other sites or companies.
  • 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: Bachelor's degree
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Engineering, Chemistry, Environment, Occupational H&S, HSE
Required Work Experience: 5-7 years of experience
Required Training/Certifications: Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (preferred)
Required Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office and Google software programs: Excel, PPT, Word, G-Drive. Knowledge of document management software (preferred)
Travel Requirements: 25%

 

Additional Requirements:

  • Sound knowledge of HSE principles, policies, procedures, and regulations. Sound knowledge of business operating processes and procedures. In-depth knowledge of federal/state environmental and MSHA/WSIA/OHSA regulations and legislation. Must provide honest, objective feedback to management.
  • DOT experience (preferred), Experience in Management Systems and Continuous Improvement cycle: ISO – 9000, or ISO 14.000, or OHSAS 18.000 (preferred)
  • Experience with environmental permitting and compliance - specifically SPCC, SWPPP, air, etc.
  • Experience in configuring, defining, and implementing SOP’s
  • Required a valid driver's license
  • 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 test.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary
  • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 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

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES
At Amrize, there is endless opportunity 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. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!   

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.  Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting-accommodations@amrize.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


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