About Us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
Position Summary
We’re seeking a hands-on Safety Professional to support field and plant operations across our construction materials facilities. This role partners closely with leaders and frontline teams to drive a proactive safety culture, reduce risk through inspections and coaching, and ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who builds trust, solves problems pragmatically, and is energized by time spent in active industrial environments.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support day-to-day safety activities, ensuring consistent application of company safety standards.
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards and reduce risks.
- Provide coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors on safe work practices and procedures.
- Assist with incident response, investigations (root cause analysis), documentation, and follow-up corrective actions.
- Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, training sessions, and ongoing safety communications.
- Track and analyze leading and lagging indicators, support continuous improvement initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
- Ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively with teams at all levels.
- Strong awareness of safety principles, regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA/MSHA/provincial), and risk reduction strategies.
- Skill in identifying hazards, solving problems, and recommending practical, field-ready solutions.
- Capability to support incident investigations, documentation, and corrective action follow up.
- Commitment to fostering a proactive safety culture through coaching and engagement.
- 2–5 years of safety experience in construction materials, heavy industrial, aggregates, cement, concrete, mining, or related environments (or equivalent combination of education/experience).
- Working knowledge of job hazard analysis (JHA/JSA), lockout/tagout, mobile equipment safety, confined space, working at heights, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHST or OHST a plus.
- Experience delivering training and facilitating safety meetings.
- Familiarity with cement, aggregates, or ready-mix operations.
Work Environment
This role works in both office and field settings, including active industrial or construction environments. The position requires regular travel between sites, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs/ladders, and use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
- Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
- Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
Skills Required
- Ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and collaborate with teams at all levels
- Knowledge of safety principles, regulatory requirements such as OSHA, MSHA, or provincial regulations, and risk reduction strategies
- Ability to identify hazards, solve problems, and recommend practical field-ready solutions
- Ability to support incident investigations, documentation, and corrective-action follow-up
- Commitment to fostering a proactive safety culture through coaching and engagement
- 2-5 years of safety experience in construction materials, heavy industrial, aggregates, cement, concrete, mining, or related environments, or equivalent education and experience
- Working knowledge of job hazard analysis/job safety analysis, lockout/tagout, mobile equipment safety, confined space, and working at heights
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field
- ASP, CSP, CHST, or OHST certification
- Experience delivering training and facilitating safety meetings
- Familiarity with cement, aggregates, or ready-mix operations
Heidelberg Materials AG Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Heidelberg Materials AG and has not been reviewed or approved by Heidelberg Materials AG.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical, dental, vision, life, disability, mental-health support, and Employee Assistance Programs are widely promoted across locations. U.S. materials specifically note coverage for eligible dependents alongside counseling and wellness initiatives.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests employer-supported retirement or pension plans and wealth-building contributions are a notable part of the package in several countries. German materials highlight employer-funded occupational pensions, while U.S. roles reference retirement plans and related coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests paid time off, holiday pay, and special leave are emphasized, with some locations offering more vacation than the legal minimum. Flexible working arrangements and family or childcare support further extend balance options in certain regions.
Heidelberg Materials AG Insights
What We Do
Heidelberg Materials is a global manufacturer of building materials, including cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt, committed to leading the industry toward carbon neutrality and a circular economy.
