Safety Manager, Asphalt & Paving
Martin Marietta Materials

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the safetyand healthfunction for all California HMA (Asphalt) and Paving operations. This position will report to the Regional Safety Manager.

In addition, the position is responsible for assisting with the training of current employees with Martin Marietta's Guardian Angel Safety Culture as established. Conduct facility safety audits primarily for CalOSHA sites. Review & communicate injury & liability loss trends and causal analysis to their assigned operations groups.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Safety Compliance: Ensure that all work complies with safety regulations and standards set by relevant authorities. This includes CalOSHA (California Department of Occupational Safety and Health) regulations.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential safety hazards in asphalt and paving projects and develop strategies to mitigate risks. Conduct regular risk assessments to ensure a safe working environment.
• Training and Education: Provide safety training to construction workers and other staff involved in asphalt and paving projects. Educate them on proper procedures, equipment usage, and emergency response.
• Safety Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of the construction site to ensure that safety protocols are being followed. Address any safety concerns promptly and implement corrective actions.
• Emergency Response Planning: Develop and implement emergency response plans for accidents or incidents on the construction site. Ensure that all workers are familiar with the procedures.
• Safety Equipment and Gear (PPE): Ensure that workers have access to and properly use safety equipment and gear, such as helmets, gloves, safety glasses, and reflective vests.
• Communication: Facilitate clear communication regarding safety expectations and procedures among all team members. Encourage an open dialogue about safety concerns.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of safety-related activities, including inspections, training sessions, and incident reports. This documentation may be required for regulatory compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry best practices and advancements in safety technology. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety standards on construction sites.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate safety measures seamlessly into the overall project plan.

Competencies

• Safety Capacity
• Ethical Conduct.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Leadership.
• Teamwork
• Decision Making.
• High Sense of Urgency
• Drive for Results
• Relationship Building
• Financial Management.

Physical Demands

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel

Travel will be frequent andprimarilywithin the Pacific Region.Out-of-area and overnight travelwillbe expected.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree preferred
• Fiveyearsofsafetymanagementexperience, or nine years' experience in theSafetyfield.

Preferred Education and Experience

• ABachelor's degree inOccupational Health and Safety.
• Five years' experience in Asphalt & Paving operations or construction environment.
• Asphalt and Paving Knowledge.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

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