Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry's well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Job Summary
Responsible for the overall EHS compliance. Implements procedures and programs to minimize environmental, health and safety (EHS) risks and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements by performing the following duties:
Manage environmental project activities including, scheduling, tracking and planning for environmental assessments, site investigations, feasibility studies, and remedial action plans.
Develop a compliance strategy(s) to meet regulatory requirements.
Interprets data and observations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines and advises management accordingly.
Participate in workers compensation claims process with Management, HR and carriers; including accident investigations, monitoring of claims, and proper reporting and follow-up.
Negotiate settlements of all citations and responses to OSHA and environmental compliance issues.
Develop and implement sampling and monitoring plans which may include installing, operating and maintaining equipment which monitor air, land, and/or water pollution levels.
Assess environmental risk of activities and advises team members of environmental impact.
Work with Maintenance, Engineering and any other related department on equipment guarding, design, installation and compliance.
Develop strategies to obtain environmental operating permits for new installations and modifications to existing installations.
Prepares and submits to the relevant regulatory agencies permit applications to obtain operating permits for new installations and modifications to existing permits.
Evaluate current and proposed codes, standards, regulations and guidelines to find the impact on current and future programs and activities.
Prepare technical documentation for management's use when dealing with regulatory agencies and other internal/external needs.
Coordinates professional development opportunities for Plant Managers, General Managers and EH & S Coordinators.
Develops appropriate safety training materials and facilitates training sessions as needed
Maintains working knowledge of new technologies developed by the industry and government regulations.
Coordinate with Regional EHS Director on global APG and CRH initiatives and strategies.
Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree, preferred in Science field, plus one to two years related experience and/or training in related functions; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Ability to lead, provide direction, coach and mentor and problem solve
Willingness to work with all levels of company to achieve safety expectations
Ability to read, analyze and interpret plant safety procedures and metrics
Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations
Understands the value and importance of the hands-on approach:
Must be willing to spend a considerable amount of time in the field identifying potential issues through frequent observation and soliciting individual input at the work area to verify root cause.
Physical Environment
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
May require traveling up to 50% of the time.
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.
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Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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