Job Description

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction – it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit .

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit .

Job Summary:

Provides regional direction and leadership for all safety functions; directs, coordinates, and drives for the implementation and maintenance of Simon Safety programs and associated activities

Main Responsibilities:

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Steering and Continuous Improvement teams

• Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies

• Manage the investigation and review of all incidents/accidents and claims management in their region; determine and initiate the appropriate corrective action

• Develop safety policies, procedures, and strategies for accident/incident prevention

• Advises management of potential safety hazards to personnel or company property and resolves such hazards

• Conducts routine inspections at job sites and on company premises for compliance and manages regional audits and inspections by OSHA and MSHA; wears the appropriate protective attire

• Leads safety meetings; coordinates, facilitates and/or conducts various safety related training activities including OSHA and MSHA deemed appropriate for achieving safety goals and objectives

• Collaborates effectively with all levels of team members to achieve company safety goals

• Work schedule varies based on operational requirements; may be required to work varied and/or extended hours, including evenings and weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in Occupational Safety and Health or similar preferred

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving history required

Skills:

• 1-3 years of experience in heavy civil construction safety preferred

• Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and EPA rules and regulations required

• Computer and/or mobile device experience, including use of MS Office, Android and iOS applications required

• Knowledge of HCSS and HCSS Safety preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel

• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)

• Occasionally required to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; visiting work sites may require walking over uneven terrain and some exposure to dust, chemicals, and loud noise

• Some travel with overnight stays away from home may be required

• Occasionally work in close proximity to heavy equipment and machinery, exposure to loud noise

• Occasionally exposed to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all-weather conditions

Benefits and Perks:

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options

• Prescription Drug Coverage

• Dental and Vision Plans

• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options

• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

• Product and Service Group Discount Programs

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