Cement Field Safety Advisor

Overview

The primary goal of the Cement Field Safety Advisor is to ensure implementation and ongoing improvement of safety, health, and loss control processes and systems at our Richmond, BC Cement plant.

Responsibilities :

• Work with Richmond Management Team and WCAN Cement Health & Safety Team to ensure implementation and ongoing improvement of safety, health and loss control processes and systems.
• Work with Richmond Management Team and WCAN Cement Health & Safety Manager to identify system, program and training needs and ensure they are in line with the requirements of the HSMS.
• Participate in the delivery of safety communications and programs to support the Lafarge Health and Safety Management System (HSMS).
• Provide onsite field presence within the operations to provide constructive feedback through coaching and mentoring both front line employees and leadership.
• Assist management with reviewing Health and Safety Improvement Plan objectives, identifying improvement areas and developing action plans.
• Assist in the development of safe work processes for manufacturing, maintenance and operational functions with a focus on high-risk activities.
• Support collection, analysis and distribution of safety and training KPI information.
• Source new safety products, ensuring effectiveness, consistency, and financial prudence.
• Develop and deliver safety related training modules and programs, including the development of site specific materials such as site orientations and tool box talks.
• Develop and maintain a positive and proactive relationship with site management, employees and local regulatory agencies.
• Coach management and employees on legislative and internal health and safety management systems.
• Follow-up audit actions and mandate implementation to ensure all items have been completed on time, assisting with removing any barriers to completion.
• Organize, prepare for and conduct health and safety management system audits such as COR, and / or internal audits.
• Support site management to ensure the early and safe return to work for injured employees. Work with HR to support accommodation and modified work requirements.
• Complete necessary Worksafe BC paperwork related to worker injuries.
• Support Industrial Hygiene program including respirable crystalline silica & respirable dust, asbestos, noise, and heat stress.
• Management of safety document databases including Intelex, iCare and Avetta to ensure documents, investigations and contractor records are properly managed.
• Provide guidance based on knowledge of OH&S regulations and Holcim safety standards.
• Actively participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee and communications with local OH&S and safety authorities.
• Support the completion of workplace investigations into incidents and possible safety violations.

Specific Accountabilities :

• Mature attitude and ability to work effectively independent of supervision.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to attend to detail, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to relate to persons at all corporate levels with diverse educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to influence and build collaborative relationships.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter.
• Proficiency in utilizing computer and web-based systems (proficiency in Intelex, iCare, SAP, etc.).
• Proficiency in working with Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.) Google suite is an asset.
• Solid knowledge of relevant Provincial Worksafe regulations.

Qualifications :

• Previous work experience in industrial or manufacturing setting (H&S, Operations )
• Health and safety training and / or designation is an asset (NCSO, CRST)
• 3 years of health and safety experience required

Salary Range : $75, - $90, per year

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.