Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.
Position: Safety Training Specialist
Reports to: Safety Manager
Shift: Day Shift 7:00 am - 3:30 pm ET
At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k with company match and profit sharing
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Pay
Life Insurance
Growth Opportunities and more!
What you'll be contributing:
Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
The primary role of the Safety & Training Coordinator is to ensure all employees, subcontractors, and vendors are working and behaving in the safest way possible.
Additionally, the Safety & Training Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and conducting training classes for the employees as needed.
This position also requires the advancement, gathering, and inspection of documented information to ensure compliance.
Coordinate and present classes that promote safe working activities to include First Aid/CPR and additional courses as appropriate
Serve as on-site safety presence during plant shutdowns and outages to ensure safe practices and company expectations are followed which at times will require shift or weekend work schedule
Assist with planning and delivery of annual MSHA refresher training, including both classroom training and hands-on field safety exercises
Work with site management and departments to ensure employee's training courses and all required documentation is up to date in a neat, organized manner and records are readily retrievable including topics of; area inspections, hot work, mobile equipment, lockout/tag-out, etc.
Conduct field safety audits and walk-through inspections to ensure that all employees are working safely.
Collaborate, formulate and suggest work safety standards and procedures related to risk prevention in areas such as hazardous materials exposure, accidents, fires, or other unsafe conditions
Collaborate with site employees and Safety Manager to advise management on problem correction
Assist Safety Manager with the implementation of a Competency-Based Training system and the continuous improvement thereafter to maintain compliance
Conduct site induction/new hire onboarding and task training to include a site tour, UTV training, fire extinguisher safety, fall protection training, lockout/tag-out principles, PPE training, and additional safety training as appropriate
Conduct 30/60/90-day safety stay interviews with new employees to ensure understanding
In conjunction with department trainers, conduct assessments to verify competency for new hires, as well as new task training for existing employees
Assist with training repository standardization and maintenance of records thereafter
In conjunction with the Safety Manager, maintain regulatory compliance and assist in developing solutions to regulatory challenges
Act as a Health & Safety department resource/mentor for all company employees including site trainers and participate in the new hire mentoring process
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
To succeed in this position, you will need:
High School graduation or equivalent is required
Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
Willingness to learn, training will be provided
Knowledge and experience in mining, cement, construction, or heavy equipment industry required
Advanced knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) required
Experience in training, work scheduling, and presentation required
Excellent communication and organizational skills required
Effective time management to organize and prioritize a heavy workload in a fast-paced demanding environment required
Willingness to cross-train in other functions within Safety and Health Department required
Willingness to work a flexible work schedule including some nights and weekends required
Knowledge and skills equivalent to that gained through a minimum of 2 years training experience preferred
Knowledge in any of the following: MSHA/OSHA, State, and/or ATF regulations is preferred
Demonstrative ability to analyze and confidently present data in a manner to promote ideas and opportunities to lead improvement preferred
Display understanding of organizational dynamics, ability to effectively facilitate training and assessments preferred
Certified to instruct First Aid / CPR courses, or willingness to attain certification preferred
Willingness to undertake other training or educational classes that further the safety effort including Emergency Response preferred
Multi-lingual (Spanish / English) preferred
What to expect in a cement environment:
Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise require compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.
What's next for you?
We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.
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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A diverse and inclusive 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!
Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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