Job ID: 516999

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is a locally-based construction company and building materials supplier owned and operated by CRH Americas Materials, the largest asphalt, ready mix and aggregates producer in North America. Texas Materials is part of CRH America's growing Texas-based network of 47 locations and over 1,200 employees statewide.

Position Overview

The Safety Director is responsible for offering strategic leadership, technical expertise, and compliance oversight while fostering innovative approaches within an organization committed to proactive management and ongoing improvement. The Central Operating company specializes in hot mix, asphalt paving, heavy construction, and aggregates and has operations throughout Central Texas. A key aspect of this position is its close partnership with upper management, ensuring that strategic decisions are aligned with day-to-day operations. By maintaining open communication channels between leadership and site teams, the company effectively addresses challenges in real time, fosters a culture of accountability, and reinforces safety practices on the ground. These collaborative efforts are essential for meeting project goals and sustaining a safe work environment throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Provide comprehensive support for auditing fixed locations and road construction teams, ensuring the prompt resolution of identified action items.
• Assist in the investigation of incidents at fixed sites and on roadways by documenting all accidents, safety violations, injuries, and unsafe conditions or activities to determine root causes and facilitate the development of preventative strategies.
• Coordinate closely with the Risk Management group to identify, assess, and mitigate potential liabilities, ensuring comprehensive risk controls are integrated into all safety initiatives.
• Lead event learning teams composed of frontline personnel following major incidents to devise effective prevention measures.
• Actively participate in safety committee meetings, offering informed insights and resources relevant to committee issues and corrective actions.
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with external agencies, including OSHA, MSHA, TXDOT, and FMCSA as required.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and recommend suitable control measures.
• Evaluate employee training needs in accordance with job requirements and industry standards; design and implement impactful safety training programs for personnel at all organizational levels.
• Develop engaging training materials such as presentations, handouts, and online learning modules.
• Monitor and assess safety performance metrics to inform continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance a strong culture of safety and sustainability.
• Supervise and direct the activities of safety managers, safety representatives, and registered nursing staff.
• Willingness to travel overnight up to 15%.

Education/Experience

• At least 5 years of managerial experience with a company of 500 or more employees.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company regulations.

Work Requirements

Must have a valid, state issued driver’s license.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Influential leader
• High ethical standards
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement essential corrective measures.
• Understands and is familiar with OSHA, MSHA, TXDOT, and FMCSA
• Must be able to orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal.
• Able to use resources effectively and efficiently and arrange information in a useful manner.
• Be able to be a strong voice in bringing the company’s slogan of SEE, STOP, DO to the forefront.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

• Experience in the construction industry
• CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, CSHO General Industry and Construction
• Work Zone Traffic Control and Train the Trainer Flagger certification
• OSHA Authorized Trainer 10 and 30 Hour (General and Construction)
• Smith System Certified Trainer

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.

• Able to communicate with others by email, telephone and in person.
• Knowledge in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook for email communication and preparation of document and presentations.
• Intermittent climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling are required.
• Periodic, but extensive walking and standing required.
• Must also be able to drive a vehicle and walk uneven terrain.
• May require periodically lifting objects up to 40 lbs.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to extreme hot, cold, and wet weather.
  
  

What CRH/Texas Materials Offers You

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

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.

For more information visit: www.crh.com

Come build your career with us! Apply today and find out how your skills and experience can translate to opportunities that advance your career. Please complete your online application and profile for consideration.

Texas Materials, 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.