Company
Kokosing Materials, Inc., headquartered in Fredericktown Ohio has been in the asphalt production business since 1980 when we were founded by our parent company, Kokosing Construction.  Kokosing Materials, Inc is a hot mix asphalt production company who operates 15 asphalt plants and two asphalt terminals throughout the state of Ohio. Safety is the highest priority at Kokosing Materials, Inc, and the company is continuing to grow a safety 24/7 culture.   

Location

• KMI is looking for a safety specialist to be located in the northern Ohio region.
• The successful candidate would be responsible to cover all fifteen asphalt plants and two terminals with a primary focus on the northern plants.

Position

• We’re searching for a mid-level, experienced (5-10+ years) safety professional with experience in general industry standards, LOTO, confined space and electrical safety.
• The successful candidate will join a group of experienced plant operators as well as have the support of the Kokosing Group safety professionals with a diverse background and expertise who are committed to working together to support the company in our journey to ZERO incidents.

Education
BS Safety and Health, BS Industrial Hygiene, or BS in Safety /Engineering related field, AND non-degreed safety professionals with construction experience 

Experience/Knowledge
Candidate must be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• 1910 Standards for General Industry as well as 1926 standards for Construction
• Fall Protection – knowledgeable in industry standards and best practices for avoiding and protecting employees exposed to falls.
• Respiratory Protection – task evaluation, respirator selection, fit testing and training
• Industrial Hygiene – hydrogen sulfide, hearing conservation, welding, personnel monitoring etc.
• Confined Space –  appropriate procedures and perform training
• LOTO – understand appropriate procedures and perform training
• Cranes/Rigging – knowledge of industry best practices for rigging and material handling
• Heavy Equipment – understanding of best practices and regulations for working on, with, and around large equipment
• Computer skills – good knowledge of Microsoft office programs and strong organization
• Interpersonal skills – ability to work professionally in union or non-union environment with variety of personalities. Ability to train and speak in front of large groups
• Self motivated and ability to work independently
• Support plant management with information, training, advice, and reference to complete work safely
• Ability to answer and address owners questions and concerns
• Case Management – ability to work with workers compensation department and investigate all incidents
• OSHA record keeping – working knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping requirements
• Reporting – preparing reports for owner/company on jobsite safety progress information
• Risk assessment and evaluation of upcoming tasks – planning for new operations safety procedures
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Job Duties

• Develop, implement, and monitor safety programs and policies
• Employee/Supervisor training
• Asphalt Plant and subcontractor safety inspections/relations
• Candidate must be able to support plant management and be willing to travel throughout the state of Ohio
• Candidate must be highly motivated and self sufficient

Benefits
Kokosing Materials, Inc. offers medical insurance plan options for employees to choose from, Life Insurance and option for voluntary additional life insurance, Dental, eye, and well care reimbursement with optional voluntary vision insurance, Disability, Vacation, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) retirement with company contribution and matching 

Kokosing Materials Inc. is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.