About the Position

Head of Health and Safety

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States - thyssenkrupp Polysius North America Inc

Type of contract: Full-time, Permanent

Experience level: Management

Remote work: Hybrid

Salary range: $130,000 – $170,000 per year

Responsibilities

The Head of Health & Safety is responsible for championing the thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc.’s health and safety initiatives. This individual is responsible for directing and implementing health and safety policies, procedures, and programs for our employees in every field of our activity, from engineering to field service installations. This position requires an individual who will proactively seek new approaches and innovations to root safety in every decision, design, and execution made by our employees.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Thorough knowledge of OSH responsibilities pertaining to Offices, Inspections, Industrial Construction, Start up and Manufacturing processes for all Projects.
Ability to adapt thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. worldwide and regional OSH policies and procedures.
Oversees OSH compliance for all business of thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc.
- Develop Site Specific Occupational Health and Safety programs based on the thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. OSH Program Manual, client requirements, and functional operational needs.
- Monitor and advise on technical and regulatory program requirements for occupational health and safety as needed to comply with OSHA, MSHA, and various other regulatory agencies.
- Participate in regulatory inspections.
- Communicate regulatory changes as required to all affected in the organization.
- Coordinate appropriate responses to regulatory agencies.
- Maintain all required Health and Safety files.
- Perform and/or coordinate industrial hygiene programs and review results to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Ensure that all work sites are current with the compliance of all site OSH requirements.
Lead the recruitment and hiring of site OSH personnel, responsible for all OSH field personnel.
Function as the main focal point for all OSH related issues during the development of projects.
Track and report all service/construction site OSH related efforts.
- Review and align Client and Subcontractor safety programs for compliance and consistency.
- Provide policies and procedure documentation for new projects as well as a general walkthrough of the jobsite areas.
- Conduct on-site safety audits and correct unsafe work practices, behaviors, and conditions.
- Interface with customer safety personnel regarding working conditions and address safety concerns with worksite supervisor.
- Conduct formal incident investigations following all incidents to develop corrective actions and see through their execution. Provide incident related information to all affected parties onsite and within the thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. organization.
- Manage required safety specific documentation before, during, and after a field service job and construction projects. Examples: required company safety training (orientations); MSHA required training; OSHA required training; Operator training/certifications; vehicle/equipment inspections.
Reinforce safety policies and procedures while providing feedback to encourage safety compliance.
- Create structured employee safety practices regarding the use of Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Job Hazard Assessments or other Standard Operating Procedures.
- Work with each supervisor/crew to assess task hazards prior to commencement of work.
- Monitor and analyze incident reports to develop appropriate action plans to ensure effective correction of safety issues.
- Assist department managers, supervisors, and employees with creative approaches to implement safety initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, or technical discipline; and 5 years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have at least 5 years of experience in an industrial environment.
Must have at least 3 years of experience in a lead OSH role in a cement plant and/or a construction site.
Must have extensive knowledge of OSHA standards in construction and general industries.
Must have extensive knowledge of MSHA standards.

Nice to Have

Understanding of and extensive field experience with workplace hazards, and the practical application of rules, procedures, and workplace monitoring.
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach, and facilitate health and safety programs and policies.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Excellent problem solver with the ability to identify alternative and practical solutions.
Strong team player, self-motivated, proactive thinker, flexible and adaptable.
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Strong statistical analysis.
Effective written and verbal communication skills are required. Must have effective coping skills to work in an environment which includes the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting customer commitments and internal objectives. Ability to respond quickly, decisively, and appropriately to problems is very important.

We Offer

Medical & Dental Insurance
Vision Coverage
Life Insurance - Company Paid
STD/LTD - Company Paid
FSA & HSA
Voluntary Accident
Hospital Indemnity
Critical Illness
Identity Theft Protection
401(k) Plan
Roth IRA
Supplemental Life & ADD
Paid Time Off (25 days per year)
Paid Holidays

About the Company

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. specializes in the design and construction of turnkey cement plants. We support cement manufacturers around the world with an extensive portfolio of products and services and sustainable solutions based on more than 150 years of expertise and experience. Our plants and machines use state-of-the-art production processes to conserve resources, minimize environmental impact and deliver maximum performance and efficiency.

Application Process

Online application: Apply online through our career site.
Receipt of your application: Confirmation of receipt will be sent shortly.
Review by functional department: Your application will be reviewed by the specialist department.
Interview: Personal interview with the specialist department and HR.
The offer: Employment contract will be sent once details are agreed upon.
Starting out with us: Welcome to thyssenkrupp!
Onboarding: Individual support to help you get started in your new job.

Join the #GENERATIONTK

Move things forward with us - as colleagues and above all as a team. Because together we dare to do something new and take things into our own hands.

Notices:

If you are an applicant with a California residency, please click on the following link: California Job Applicant Notice of Collection

thyssenkrupp Notice of Fraudulent Job Offers

We value diversity

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [email protected].

Head of Health and Safety

Job description