Job Description

 
 

Job ID: 527256

 

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut. As a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, Tilcon Connecticut has supported the construction of superior roads, buildings and bridges. The most respected name in the construction industry, from the quarry to the road, Tilcon Connecticut does it all!

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH is the company for you! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

 

Position Overview

At Tilcon Connecticut, safety is a core value and the foundation of how we operate. The Safety Manager leads the development and execution of environmental, health, and safety programs that protect our employees, contractors, customers, and communities across our operations. This role leads a safety team and partners closely with leaders at all levels to ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and environmental regulations and drive continuous improvement to reduce risk and strengthen Tilcon's culture of safety excellence. The Safety Manager also leads training, incident investigations, regulatory interactions, and CRH safety initiatives while fostering a proactive, people-first approach to workplace safety. As a member of the leadership team, the safety manager is instrumental in promoting our culture and maintaining a strong focus on safety throughout the organization.

 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS)

• Manages the environmental, health and safety team for multiple facilities under MSHA, OSHA and DOT regulations
• Oversees the development, planning, and implementation of environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory and company policy
• Monitors performance of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) programs and regulatory compliance with all federal and state regulations and handles all contact with government agencies
• Conducts or directs employee safety, health and environmental training and regular safety meetings
• Develops and oversees company training programs for employees in areas such as compliance, inspection, safe work process, and company policy
• May serve as point of contact / subject matter expert for emergency personnel
• Utilizing a Human Operational Performance approach, ensures appropriate incident investigation and corrective action is taken where health and safety hazards exist

• Partners with the different line of business managers and teams to identify areas of improvement and provide specific support to operational roles
• Analyzes injury and safety data to provide trends and insights alongside potential solutions to improve safety trends

• Oversees and guides facility inspections/visits to identify potentially hazardous conditions, and recommends/implements appropriate corrective actions
• Leads job hazard evaluations to assess employee health and safety risks and develop appropriate improvement plans
• Represents and/or supports sites during regulatory inspections and in the course of routine periodic corporate audits. Prepares and executes action plan to close audit findings
• Identify, evaluate, and implement innovative technologies and digital solutions to enhance workplace safety, streamline compliance processes, and proactively address potential hazards
• Works closely with community stakeholders to manage and respond to health-related complaints, ensuring concerns are addressed promptly and effectively while supporting initiatives that enhance safety and environmental wellbeing
• Works alongside the divisional claims manager to effectively and efficiently manage workers compensation, auto liability and general liability claims.
• Ensures required records applicable to safety, health and environmental compliance, up to but not limited to OSHA 300 Logs and MSHA specific standards are maintained.
• Supports the recruitment, development and diversity of current and future talent.
• Acts as liaison with CRH and drive all CRH Safety initiatives throughout the organization
• Performs all other duties as assigned

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.E.) from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least 10 years of relevant practical experience

• OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926 and MSHA regulation knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of EHS regulations & ISO certifications, EHS Management systems and current trends in EHS Culture
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the preferred knowledge, skills and abilities
• Effective team development capability, exemplified by a track record of leading, coaching and developing EHS professionals

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 

• Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Ability to analyze data and make informed operational decisions

• Strong skills with Microsoft Office and the ability to rapidly learn different software applications
• Developed analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively present to large groups
• Self – motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to changing schedules and projects
• Strong ability to research data to support regulatory requirements
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times supporting the company’s mission and objectives
• Ability to interact with vendors, plant employees and different levels of management

• Willingness to work in a team environment & assist as needed
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

 

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strict adherence to CRH and the company’s safety requirements and procedures

• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or extended shifts as operational needs require
• Commitment to safety and adherence to all regulatory and company standards
• Willingness to travel between quarry and plant locations as needed
• Ability to work in outdoor environments in varying weather conditions
• Use of personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, vest, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots) is required

 

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time. The employee is required to use a computer for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus. This requires the employee to frequently lift up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job will require both office work and field work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment in the office is usually quiet.

 

Competencies

• People, Character, Performance and Innovation – formally and visibly demonstrate support and understanding of CRH and Tilcon’s core values.

• Attracts Top Talent - Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

 

What CRH Offers You

 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

 

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.

 

EOE/Vet/Disability

 

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. 

 

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.

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Job Tags

For contractors, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work

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