Environmental Health and Safety Director (EHS) - Elgin,IL at OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. in Elgin, Illinois

Job Description:

Job ID: 457602

Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic products in the United States. Our products range from utility vaults, reinforced concrete pipe, catch basins, drainage and septic tanks, to retaining walls, storm shelters, wall panels, concrete barriers, a variety of prestressed concrete products and more. With more than 80 locations nationwide and 3,000 plus employees, Oldcastle Infrastructure is committed to upholding core values of reliability, quality, and service in cutting edge ways.

Summary

The EH&S Director will be responsible for the occupational health, safety and loss control management of our regional precast concrete plant facilities in alignment with the Oldcastle Infrastructure National Platform for Environmental, Health and Safety management. This position will work closely with all levels of management and hourly employees to ensure safety and health work standards and methodologies are communicated and targeted goals are achieved through individual as well as team based objectives and strategies. The EH&S Director will also work with the Regional Market Area Management Team to ensure implementation and continuous improvement of safety and health processes and systems consistent with Oldcastle policies and performance standards as well as compliance with applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Providing expertise for local management regarding safety and health issues and applicable regulations


• Advising and assisting local management in implementing, managing and auditing within the framework of an innovative Health and Safety Management Systems in a manufacturing and construction setting


• Provide strategy and oversight of Area Safety Managers


• Taking action in shifting our safety culture from rules and regulatory compliance to a safety culture developed as a behavior driven value at all levels of the organization


• Providing oversight expertise for incident investigations, development of corrective plans and follow-up actions to prevent recurrence


• Ensure timely reporting and claims management for workers compensation, general liability and automotive liability


• Coordinate health and industrial hygiene monitoring with risk management insurance provider


• Work with VP of EH&S in finding strategic national initiatives and developing policies/procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience


• Experience with Federal Environmental Regulations


• 7+ years experience in the construction materials or manufacturing industry


• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written


• High level of computer proficiency in MS Office products


• knowledge of OSHA CFR 1910 and CFR 1926 regulations


• Strong analytical and technical skills

• Nationally recognized Safety and Health Certifications preferred (ASP, CSP, CIH)

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay


• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs


• Group retirement savings program


• Health and wellness programs


• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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 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!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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