Safety Specialist

The Safety Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our coworkers and contractors, as well as the compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Reporting to the Regional Safety Manager, the Safety Specialist is required to collaborate with many operational workgroups within the assigned Region.  The Safety Specialist is responsible for providing support and guidance for the assigned area of responsibility to ensure that the Company’s objectives are achieved in the areas of health and safety.

This includes, providing guidance and assistance, to all levels of management, safety personnel and Coworkers in their efforts to reduce the frequency and severity of personal injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and property damage losses.  The position plans, develops, implements, and monitors programs to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures and all local, state, and federal regulations.  The position will also support Human Resource activities as needed.

Essential Functions


* Behavior-Based Safety
+ Champion and promote behavior-based safety practices throughout the organization.
+ Encourage coworkers and contractors to identify and report unsafe behaviors or conditions.
+ Collaborate with teams to develop and implement behavior-based safety observation programs.
+ Analyze behavior-based safety data to identify trends and patterns for intervention.


* Coworker Engagement
+ Facilitate team-based safety meetings and initiatives.
+ Encourage cross-functional collaboration to address safety concerns and improvements.
+ Engage teams in safety planning, hazard identification, and safety goal setting.
+ Recognize and reward teams for safety achievements and contributions.
+ Promote a culture of safety excellence through effective communication, engagement, and awareness campaigns.
+ Collaborate with management to set and achieve safety goals and targets.
+ Participate in safety committees and initiatives.


* Safety Commitment
+ Ensure that all safety regulations, policies, and procedures are followed by coworkers and contractors.
+ Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and areas for improvement.
+ Collaborate with relevant teams to develop and implement safety plans and programs.
+ On a frequent basis, perform inspections of records, equipment, and facilities to promote compliance with safety regulations and recordkeeping requirements as established by the Company and/or local, state, or federal laws and conduct follow up sessions with leadership to address findings.
+ Conduct MSHA - Part 46 and required OSHA training at assigned plants, quarries, and jobsites.
+ On a monthly basis, lead assigned local quarry, mine and plant safety audits, track results, provide local leadership ...