VP of Environmental, Health and Safety - West Hartford, CT

West Hartford, CT, US, 06107

Job ID:  505553

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with 24,100 employees at close to 1,300 locations in 44 US States and 6 Canadian provinces.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Vice President of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) to lead and inspire our Division EHS initiatives. This role requires a proven leader with exceptional strategic vision, people leadership skills and the ability to drive organizational change. While a deep understanding of EHS is valuable, we are prioritizing candidates with a strong record of accomplishment in leadership, collaboration and fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. This position reports to the Northeast Division President.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Act as a partner with the Division & OpCo Leadership teams
• Ability to communicate and establish strong working relationships with all levels of leadership (front line leaders to senior management).
• Will represent the CRH American Materials Northeast Division EHS on national and global teams.
• Executive level administration and maintenance of EHS programs; ensuring new developments in technology are available and continually evaluated.
• Ensure proper incident analysis and learning processes are in place, and that they are effective toward the achievement of a ZERO Harm learning culture.
• Ensure effective and efficient processes are in place for the organization and maintenance of both passive and active support files/records for all incidents/injuries, including general liability, auto liability, workers compensation, and all other applicable claims.
• Executive level leadership and administration of proper risk management processes, including negotiation/settlement of claims within proscribed limits of liability and directing other claims and lawsuits as appropriate.
• Act as Liaison with all affiliated agencies, including Insurance companies, MSHA, OSHA, EPA & Labor Commissions.
• Oversee EHS audit process; collaborate with region safety professionals and region presidents for selection/installment of safety devices/practices.
• Facilitate leadership meetings to drive cultural improvements foundational to an operational and employee owned ZERO Harm Learning Culture.
• Coach and guide business leaders in conducting their own training programs.  Collecting & making available EHS material to business leaders for training needs.
• Steward/Implement Safety Leadership and Human Performance philosophies, education, & growth strategies.
• Provide direction/technical support to ensure employees health is protected and we are minimizing potential employee exposures through established industrial hygiene practices.  Including Respiratory Protection Program, Hearing Conservation Program, Silica Awareness Program, etc.
• Oversight of Care Management processes; ensuring injured employees are provided with the best available treatment to ensure injury resolution and prevention.
• Implement strategic plans to ensure continued success in meeting company business objectives within Safety/Health, Safety Leadership, Human Performance, Risk Management, Environmental sustainability, and Leadership education.
• Monitor company safety results and trends, compile reports and share trends and corrective direction.
• Develop creative communication methods to ensure the distribution and institutionalization of best practices through tools.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and demonstrated effective leadership experience, of others or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Strong general leadership skills
• Ability to read and comprehend complex written and verbal instructions, correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write complex correspondence.  Ability to carefully articulate and clearly communicate both specific technical information and creatively compose development strategies.  Ability to effectively participate in and speak to large groups.  Advanced presentation skills required.
• Detailed working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.  Ability to effectively navigate and research regulatory agency and industry related web content.

Competencies

• Effective communication, leadership skills, strategic mindset, ability to drive vision, creative writing, clear and analytical thinking, creative presentation abilities, speaking clearly and effectively in front of large and small groups, and organization abilities.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or listen.  The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to handle or feel.  The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

Office Environment and Field Visits including Plants, Pits, Shops and job sites, hotels, and conference rooms. This position will require 40% to 60% travel.

What CRH Offers You

• Competitive Base Salary

• Annual Bonus Potential
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• $1,000 Referral Bonuses 
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off, Holidays
• 401k with Roth option & Competitive Company Match
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement.

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.

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!

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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