Carmeuse

Health and Safety Specialist

Detroit, MI

full_time

About This Job

Job Description Job Summary

The Health & Safety Specialist contributes in the implementation and execution the company’s Health & Safety Strategy placing a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and proactive measures. Support and drive a progressive approach to Health & Safety by sustaining or enhancing local practices, processes, tools, and training programs needed to ensure total effectiveness of the area’s health and safety management system. Actively engages and works with management within the region to leverage cultural changing elements of the Health & Safety program, while engaging the workforce to create and sustain a safety culture that continuously strives to achieve zero losses within the region. Additionally, and through the Area Health & Safety Manager, the Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting management to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities & Duties:

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Conduct walk through audits and reviews of established health and safety procedures of sites within the region observing conditions and work practices. Make recommendations, champion change and recognize positive achievements/behaviors

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Collaborate with Area Operations Manager, Site Operations Managers and Human Resources to establish safety performance metrics and goals

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Continually engages salary and hourly employees to ensure the desired safety behaviors are being demonstrated at all levels of the organization

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Provide regular support and guidance to facility personnel to maintain a safe work environment that is consistent with the company’s policies and state/federal regulations by ensuring the implementation of relevant processes; and that these programs are in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations

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Provide guidance on matters related to compliance with MSHA regulations

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Compile, analyze and interpret accident and loss statistical data in alignment with KPI and recommend action to be taken to ensure goals are being met by supporting both continuous improvement and a drive toward zero injuries Participate in safety reviews/audits of projects, new facilities, equipment or processes in conjunction with Engineering and Operations personnel

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Assist with root cause analysis for accidents, incidents and near miss events; assist in development and implementation of corrective actions and ensure there is a protocol to follow up on corrective actions such that they are thoroughly implemented and sustained

Job Qualifications:

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Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Safety Management, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics or related subject or equivalent experience and training

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Professional certification such as Certified Mine Safety Specialist, Certified Industrial Hygienist, or Certified Safety Professional, is preferred.

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Minimum two years of progressive health and safety experience or operations experience, preferably in a mining, manufacturing or construction environment

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MSHA experience is desired, with OSHA/DOT experience a strong plus

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Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

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Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities appropriately

About Us

READY TO JOIN A ROCK-SOLID FAMILY?

Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium.

Today it’s a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing.

With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.

Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. If you require particular assistance with any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you can submit your request by sending an email to hrsupport

carmeuse.com . This option is reserved for people requiring adaptation due to a disability. The information received will be processed by Carmeuse and then directed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure the proper consideration of the application or hiring process. About The Team

You will be part of Carmeuse Americas, a Rock-Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The Americas headquarters are located in Pittsburgh, PA and have over three dozen production facilities across the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and Colombia.

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