Environmental Health Safety Specialist Job at Texas Materials, Irving, TX

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  • Texas Materials
  • Irving, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

  • Inspects machines and equipment for accident prevention devices
  • Observes workers to determine use of prescribed safety equipment, such as glasses, hard hats, goggles, respirators and clothing
  • Inspects specified areas for fire-prevention equipment and other safety and first-aid supplies
  • Tests working areas for noise, toxic, and other hazards, using decibel meter, gas detector, and light meter
  • Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities
  • Prepares report of findings with recommendations for corrective action/s
  • Investigate accidents to ascertain causes for use in recommending preventive safety measures and developing safety program/s
  • May demonstrate use of safety equipment
  • Ensures compliance with occupational safety and health regulations
  • Coordinates of Safety programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses
  • Assist with Human Resources with the recruitment/orientation processes
  • Additional assignments with the Safety Director’s direction

Qualifications

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree of occupational safety/health preferred or equivalent combinations of training and related experience
  • At least 1 – 2 years of construction and/or industrial safety experience preferred
  • Safety Certifications: CHST, OHST, CSHO, etc. are highly desirable
  • Thorough understanding and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and Company regulations

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

  • Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement essential corrective measures
  • Solid training/teaching experience
  • Must be knowledgeable of Workers’ Compensation laws
  • High ethical standards
  • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
  • Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support, etc.) to get things done
  • Must be able to orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal
  • Able to use resources effectively and efficiently and arrange information in a useful manner
  • Be able to be a strong voice in bringing the company’s slogan of Safety First, Always to the forefront

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person
  • Able to utilize a computer for word processing, e-mail communication, and preparation of documents and presentations
  • Intermittent climbing, bending, squatting, and kneeling are required
  • Periodic, but extensive walking and standing are required
  • Must also be able to drive a vehicle and walk on uneven terrain
  • May require periodic lifting objects up to 30 lbs.

Work Environment

  • May be exposed to extreme hot, cold and wet weather

What CRH/Texas Materials Offers You

  • An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
  • Competitive base pay
  • Medical, dental and disability benefits programs
  • Group retirement savings program
  • Health and wellness programs

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 a large international organization.

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Come build your career with us! Apply today and find out how your skills and experience can translate to opportunities that advance your career. Please complete your online application and profile for consideration.

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

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