Safety Specialist, Great Lakes East

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.

Summary/Job Scope:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Incident Investigation:

Investigate workplace incidents and near misses to determine root causes, identify corrective actions, and implement preventive measures to avoid future occurrences.

• 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.

Competencies:

• 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 efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner. Ability to complete projects and duties as assigned in an accurate and timely fashion.

• Communication skills:

Excellent communication skills required. Clear, concise, and professional communication to educate employees, management, and other stakeholders on safety matters. This includes professional communication with agencies such as OSHA, DOL, Homeland Security, etc.

• Training and presentation skills:

Ability to deliver various presentations and safety training to both front line employees and management.

• Observation skills:

Keen attention to detail to identify potential hazards during workplace inspections, behavior observations, etc.

• Leadership skills:

Ability to coach employees and influence positive safety behavior to promote a safety-first, employee driven safety culture.

• Administrative skills:

Competent in utilizing Microsoft office and other safety software (such as eCompliance) to input and analyze safety data on a regular basis. Familiarity with data visualization software, such as Power BI, and strong excel skills considered an asset.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (BSc or BEng) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, preferably in the construction materials industry. 
• Equivalent experience can include a combination of an accredited non-university/ technical school level safety program and direct safety supervision in an industrial environment.
• Professional safety certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), OSHA 30, etc. preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Travel Requirement:

Frequent travel will be required, but would not exceed 50%. Ability to travel to different Terminal locations with reliable transportation. A clean driving license is required. Additionally, occasional travel to Canada may be required. Therefore, a Passport or Enhanced License will be required or will need to be obtained while employed with VCNA.

• Physical Demands:

Moderate amount physical activity, e.g., prolonged walking, sitting, standing, walking up and down ladders and tall structures, sustained keyboarding for up to 50% of the workday, ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

• Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics 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. This position involves:

• • • Occasional exposure to the elements while working on an industrial site, as well as other operational by-products such as dust, dirt, odors, noise, etc.
    • Work activities involve a frequent need to concentrate on a variety of sensory inputs for lengthy durations of time requiring diligence and attention to interpret effectively.

Note:

• This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more

• Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
• Training, professional development
• Access to Employees Resource Groups (ERGs), including SheBuilds, which fosters mentorship, leadership development and community support for women at VCNA
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance
• Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN)
• Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
• Fertility drug coverage
• Paid Maternity Leave Top Up

Salary Range: $84,000-$105,000

This posting is for a vacant position.

OUR PEOPLE

We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always!

Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!