Regional Safety Manager

Ameron Pole Products•Chandler, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcosa Aggregates is seeking a Regional Safety Manager based out of our Chandler, AZ office. The position requires an individual with 3+ years’ experience working in a safety capacity in the mining industry. Strong knowledge and experience working with MSHA regulations are required. The position will also oversee safety programs, training, compliance with regulations, accident investigations, PPE management, safety inspections, and corrective actions, and MSHA reporting while fostering a safety culture. This role is responsible for leading safety initiatives, conducting training and safety briefings, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, performing safety inspections, managing PPE, handling accident investigations, coordinating safety programs, and maintaining safety records while supporting plant operations and fostering a culture of safety.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience working in a safety capacity in the mining industry.
Strong knowledge and experience working with MSHA regulations.
Knowledge of the following regulations: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Arizona Workers Compensation Regulations.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external business relationships.
Ability to deal with situations involving sensitive and confidential company information.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a timely manner.
Self-driven with the ability to make decisions and operate independently with respect to complex issues and business requirements as well as function effectively in a team environment.
Ability to utilize good judgement and sound reasoning.
Ability to exercise creative, innovative, and effective problem solving.
Must have and maintain a clean driving record to be insured for a company vehicle.
Dependable (at work when needed, on time, etc.).
Integrity and be able to hold yourself accountable.
Actively promote a safety mindset
When you see something, say something. Stop any unsafe acts, mitigate any unsafe situations, and take corrective action immediately.
Be aware of and observe all safety practices. Including but not limited to- Safety glasses, safety boots, hearing protection, etc. as required.
Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
Participate in ASBs, safety committees and initiatives as assigned

Nice To Haves

Prefer 3+ years’ safety experience in the mining industry.

Responsibilities

Champion ARC100 (internal safety initiative) through plant Arcosa Safety Briefings (ASB), one-on-ones with employees and any other opportunity.
Serve as safety support to all employees.
Perform New/Experienced Miner Training at the Western Region office. Review all applicable documentation for completeness.
Purchase and maintain PPE for QC1 and new hires.
Interact and communicate with MSHA, OSHA and other regulatory authorities as necessary.
Attend one ASB at a different plant each week.
Partner with supervisors, plant, and equipment operators to develop and ensure safe equipment operating techniques.
Obtain employee hourly reports from HR and enter monthly in Arcosa’s AIC system.
Compile and submit quarterly MSHA 7000-2 reports for all MSHA-related plants.
Compile OSHA 300 information and post annually.
Serve as principal source of information on safety issues to hold all employees accountable to safety policies, procedures, and programs. Maintain compliance with all Arcosa and Government regulations.
Provide and ensure compliance with information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
Respond to accidents. Perform drug tests. Take pictures, interview, and write up incident reports. Determine the root causes, hazards, and implement solutions.
Ensures the implementation, administration, and maintenance of all safety and health programs.
Initiates, documents, and monitors corrective actions for adherence to safety systems.
Determine corrective or preventative measures, assign responsibility, and follow up to ensure the corrective measures have been implemented.
Head the safety team to empower employees to become safety leaders.
Conduct periodic plant safety inspections to ensure safety procedures are in place and detect existing potential accidents and health hazards.
Update and maintain the Emergency Evacuation Plan for each facility.
Periodically train employees in proper procedures and conduct periodic emergency evacuation drills to ensure planning is effective in practice. Employees should know the placement of all fire extinguishers, stretchers and blankets, and first aid kits.
Assist with the establishment of additional PPE requirements based on the job-specific requirements.
Maintain safety training records.
Cross training in scale house operations for additional coverage.
Other safety-related tasks as needed