Safety Manager - Lunenburg, MA
Oldcastle

Job ID: 503434

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We operate aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production facilities in Acushnet, Dracut, and Lunenburg, Massachusetts as well as Cranston, Rhode Island. Our modern facilities, veteran paving crews, experienced construction management team and large investment in plants and equipment make us one of the largest and most efficient producers in the state of Massachusetts as well as one of only two RIDOT approved stone suppliers in the state of Rhode Island.

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then P.J. Keating Company and CRH is the company for you! If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

Position Overview

P.J. Keating is a leading supplier of quality crushed stone and hot mix asphalt throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We also provide heavy and highway construction and paving services for state and local road, bridge and highway projects.

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager for our Massachusetts and Rhode Island locations. This individual is responsible for supporting and giving guidance of the overall safety philosophy of P.J Keating. This position requires an individual who is extremely motivated with a high level of organizational skill, including written and verbal communication, and problem solving. Our core values are safety, quality, and integrity in everything we do. All P.J Keating employees are expected to partner with associates and management of P.J Keating. to coordinate, support, and actively promote our safety processes. You will establish key internal relationships to help ensure safety continues to be embedded in the culture of our Company.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Applicant must be a team player willing to help find solutions, detail oriented, able to read and interpret material specifications, able to work in a physical and fast-paced manufacturing / construction environment and comply with all P.J Keating safety requirements.

The individual in this position will be responsible for the overall performance of department personnel, safety, and overall quality control.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Job Duties:

• Coach, mentor and develop staff including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities
• Oversight of personnel scheduling
• Interface directly with company leadership to address safety concerns
• Assist in maintaining a high level of safety compliance and awareness at company fixed locations (asphalt plants, offices, shops, and quarry locations) and road construction projects through site visits and documentation of deficiencies
• Interface with field crews on a regular basis to promote company safety philosophies, expectations, and personal responsibility.
• Interact and consult with other members of the CRH safety team to develop new safety initiatives, objectives, and best practices
• Attend training sessions/meetings presented by CRH or national safety organizations as needed
• Training
  • Appropriate MSHA or OSHA required training
  • CRH mandated training as needed
• Effectively manage any work-related injury, incident, or near miss including:
  • Incident investigation to determine cause and contributing factors
  • Injury prevention strategies
  • Reporting
  • Implementation of corrective actions
  • Interface with Worker's Compensation TPA to manage cases.
• Recordkeeping (OSHA/MSHA) Maintain documentation for safety and health program (OSHA 300, monthly reporting, BLS annual surveys)
• Assist in environmental compliance as needed
• Consult with Human Resource personnel on safety concerns including:
  • Orientation of new hires
  • Toolbox meetings
  • Monthly safety updates
  • Safety incentive plans
  • Annual safety meetings
  • Disciplinary issues related to safety
  • Return to Work
• Support and guidance of the overall safety philosophy of CRH and locate work may be required.
• Interface with CRH safety consultants on job site visits, fixed plant visits, and performance audits
• Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completion.
• This position requires an individual who is extremely motivated with a high level of organizational skill, including written and verbal communication, and problem solving.
• Must have great interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Must be available and willing to work weekends and holidays as necessary to meet the business needs.
• Delegate responsibilities & expect accountability
• Foster a culture that values critical thinking and problem solving

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of skills and abilities.

Education/Experience

• Previous experience in mining, road construction, asphalt paving and manufacturing preferred.
• BA/BS degree in Occupational Safety or related field or comparable professional experience in industrial safety preferred.
• Must be familiar with OSHA/MSHA/DOT regulations pertaining to safety and health.
• Computer skills in Microsoft office, Excel, Work and Power Point
• Must have a clear DMV record.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative style.
• Ability and willingness to give and receive honest, balanced feedback.
• Ability to act in a professional manner with customers and represent P.J Keating in a character that inspires trust.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Pass a pre-employment "Fit for Work" physical.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and construction areas as outlined by OSHA, MSHA, and state agencies. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position: Hardhat, safety glasses, face shield, reinforced toed shoes, hand protection, respirator, air monitor, reflective safety vest, and hearing protection.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to sit, walk, and stand for periods of time. The employee is required to use a computer.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near electrical components and controls, moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, snowy and icy conditions, heat, and cold. The employee frequently works outside.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What CRH Offers You

• Competitive Base Salary

• Annual Bonus Potential
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• $1,000 Referral Bonuses
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off, Holidays
• 401k with Roth option & Competitive Company Match
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement.

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!

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.

Date: Oct 30, 2024

Nearest Major Market: Worcester
Job Segment: Safety, User Experience, Manager, Electrical, Service, Technology, Management, Engineering

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