Health & Safety Coordinator - Lehigh Hanson

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator to join our team in the Pacific Northwest.The positionreports to the Area Manager, Health & Safety. The area of responsibility will include all operations in South Washington and Oregon and will be based out of the Vancouver, WA office.


Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Implement and support all safety & health programs including all regulatory compliance programs and the company’s Safety/Health Management System.
• Provide on-going safety & health support and guidance to plant/mine management and employees.
• Continuous interpretation and compliance planning for current and emerging safety regulatory requirements at all levels affecting the assigned facilities including State, Federal, and local legislation.
• Monitor and proactively report facility safety & health performance.
• Ensure compliance requirements are met through organizational and procedural measures including implementation of Corporate guidelines, completion of required training, and monitoring compliance.
• Proactively manage safety and health of employees to continuously improve the company’s safety and health performance.
• Management of workers’ compensation (L&I), automotive and general liability claims.

Who we are looking for:

• The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years’ experience of relevant safety experience with a strong MSHA & OSHA background in the heavy manufacturing, building materials or construction industry.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant safety experience or equivalent combination.
• Post-secondary training in OHS, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent program.
• Experience managing OSHA regulated facilities and return-to-work programs.
• Experience managing workers’ compensation (L&I), automotive and general liability claims.
• Experience and competence in developing and implementing safety programs.
• Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels from senior operation leadership to production level employees.
• Competent in coaching and teaching of operations and personnel
• Strong time management and critical thinking.
• Competent in Federal, State, and local Safety and Health regulations and agencies affecting the assigned facilities.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or working towards preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office,including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Have a valid WA or State Driver’s license with a clean and insurable driving record and be capable of maintaining a clean and insurable driving record.

What We Have to Offer:

• $82,660 - $113,658 / year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Saving Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Prescription Drug/Pharmacy benefit, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability. Life insurance, Paid Bonding Leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401k – Retirement Plan.
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s Annual Incentive Plan.
• Company Vehicle
• Paid Vacation 15 days per year and Paid Sick time 40 hours per year.
• Ten paid holidays.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Applicants must be residing in and currently authorized to work in the US.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment and computer systems; visual acuity required to read, verify, and enter various data from documents related to the work.
• Work is conducted in the field and office.Role operations primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.
• Ability to work Saturdays and on an occasional Sunday if needed.
• Have the ability and desire to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to chest height.
• Ability to climb ladders, ascend stairs and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to hear and communicate with others.
• 50-75% local travel within assigned area (South Washington & Oregon).
• 5% travel outside assigned area, generally, for corporate and team meetings.