Safety Specialist, Terminals West

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Chicago, IL, US, 60633 Detroit, MI, US, 48209

WELCOME TO VCNA!

We are St Marys Cement
, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).

As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.

Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you re invited to be part of it.

The Safety Specialist, Terminals West is responsible for actively promoting and maintaining a safe working environment by conducting workplace inspections, investigating safety incidents, developing and implementing safety training programs, ensuring compliance with internal and external safety regulations, and advising management on risk mitigation strategies to prevent injuries and promote employee health and wellbeing. This position may also conduct or facilitate safety audits, safety committees, and training for employees on proper safety procedures and equipment usage.

This position will require travel to different Terminal locations throughout the U.S. market areas on a regular basis. This position may occasionally require travel to Canada.

• Safety Inspections and Audits:
  Conduct regular inspections of work areas and equipment to identify potential hazards, non-compliance issues, and unsafe practices; perform safety audits to assess overall safety performance and compliance with internal and external safety regulations. This includes managing our Facility Security Plans, scheduling security drills, audits, etc. to remain in compliance with Homeland Security.
• Safety Training and
  
  Education:
  
  Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels, covering topics like hazard recognition, new hire orientation, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, emergency procedures, and safe work practices. Facilitate other safety training such as LOTOTO, FSP training, operator training, confined space, arc flash, working at heights, CPR/First Aid/AED, etc.
• Policy Development and Implementation:
  Assist in developing, updating, and enforcing company safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant occupational safety and health regulations.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
  Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop appropriate mitigation strategies to minimize risks in the workplace.
• Incident Reporting and Analysis:
  Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, near misses, and injuries; analyze data to identify trends and implement preventative actions.
• Communication and Awareness:
  Promote safety culture by communicating safety information to employees through meetings, posters, and other channels. This includes communicating our safety expectations to customers at times.
• Compliance Management:
  Monitor compliance with OSHA, DOL, Homeland Security regulations, industry standards, and company safety policies.
• Collaboration with Management:
  Work closely with management to address safety concerns, provide recommendations for improvements, and ensure safety is a top priority.
• Safety Culture Focused:
  Lead a positive safety culture where everyone in the organization is committed to safety and works together to improve it.
• Knowledge of safety regulations:
  Thorough understanding of OSHA, DOL, Homeland Security standards and other relevant company safety standards.
• Analytical skills:
  Ability to identify safety issues, analyze root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Process Management:
  Creates processes necessary to achieve organizational goals. Organizes people and activities effectively. Utilizes internal metrics to effectively track progress completion. Seeks opportunities for synergy and integration. Simplifies complex processes. Uses resources efficiently.
• Problem Solving:
  Actively employs analysis and synthesis skills;
  Gathers and analyzes available information from industry best practices and regulatory bodies and compares them to plant/equipment/employee conditions to determine whether circumstances are compliant. Incorporate the ability to effectively investigate issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
• Planning & Organization:
  Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time…