Safety & Health Specialist

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States.  With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country.  Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings. 

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA.  We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning.   We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

Responsibilities

The Corporate Safety & Health Specialist supports the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of Buzzi Unicem USA’s corporate Safety & Health programs. This position works collaboratively with cement plant safety & health personnel, and corporate leadership to promote a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce workplace injuries and incidents across company operations.

The position requires a proactive, analytical, and team-oriented individual who is eager to learn, develop professionally, and contribute to the advancement of safety performance across the organization. Travel to company facilities is required.

• Safety Audits & Compliance: Conduct safety audits at cement plants and other company facilities to evaluate compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and applicable MSHA and regulations and track corrective actions and until completion.
• Workplace Inspections: Inspect and evaluate work environments, equipment, and employee work practices to identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Corporate Safety Reporting: Support corporate safety reporting requirements, including the collection, analysis, and preparation of monthly reporting data.
• Safety Program Implementation: Assist with the development, implementation, and oversight of safety & health initiatives, programs, standards, and procedures while tracking and reporting on progress.
• Procedures & Continuous Improvement: Assist in developing, reviewing, and implementing safety processes, procedures, and best practices to improve consistency and effectiveness across company operations.
• Incident Investigation: Participate in the investigation of accidents, injuries, and near misses; assist in identifying root causes and developing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Safety Communication & Training: Assist with preparing safety presentations, communications, training materials, and other resources to promote employee engagement and awareness.
• Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring: Analyze safety performance data, identify trends and areas for improvement, and assist in developing recommendations to enhance safety performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Sciences, Occupational Safety & Health, or a closely related field required.
• 0 - 3 years of relevant experience in occupational safety, industrial safety, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% to support company facilities and corporate safety roadmap initiatives.
• Strong desire to learn, develop professionally, and build a career in occupational safety and health.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to collect and interpret data, identify problems, evaluate risks, and develop practical recommendations.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence others, and gain consensus on safety initiatives.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate safety information clearly to employees, supervisors, and management.
• Self-motivated, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.