Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Safety Rep. is a foundational role responsible for assisting in the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of Martin Marietta’s safety mindset and culture. This role focuses on ensuring that all operations within the assigned area comply with federal, state, and local regulations (including MSHA and OSHA) as well as internal company policies.

The primary objective is to serve as a visible, proactive safety presence in the field—identifying hazards, coaching employees on safe work practices, and assisting management in the goal of Zero Injuries. This is a development-oriented role designed for individuals looking to grow their expertise in Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, and Safety Leadership within the Aggregates and Heavy Building Materials industry.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct regular daily and weekly safety walk-throughs and inspections of plant facilities, shops, and quarries to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with MSHA/OSHA standards.
• Assist in maintaining all required safety records, training forms, workplace examination records, and site-specific hazard notifications.
• Participate in internal safety audits and assist local management in preparing for and responding to regulatory inspections.
• Provide immediate support and response to workplace incidents, near-misses, and medical emergencies.
• Assist in conducting thorough incident investigations to determine root causes and help develop effective corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Facilitate the accurate and timely entry of incident data into the company’s safety management system
• Deliver safety orientation for new hires, contractors, and visitors, ensuring they understand Martin Marietta’s "Guardian Angel" safety culture.
• Assist in the development and delivery of monthly safety meetings covering topics such as Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout/Tryout (LOTOTO), and Confined Spaces.
• Coach field personnel on the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safe operating procedures for heavy equipment.
• Support industrial hygiene initiatives, including noise dosimetry, respirable dust sampling, and heat stress monitoring.
• Manage the site’s PPE inventory and ensure that specialized safety equipment is inspected and maintained according to manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure the HAZCOM program is current for all chemicals on-site.
• Review contractor safety programs and insurance certifications to ensure they meet Martin Marietta’s standards before work begins.
• Actively participate in or facilitate site safety committee meetings, serving as a liaison between frontline workers and management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Mining Engineering, or relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Work Experience

No prior work experience is required; 6 months – 1year of HSE experience in an Industrial, Mining, or Construction Environment, is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

OSHA/MSHA compliance and regulations

Effective communicator (written and spoken)

Formal presentations

Planning

Work ethic

Collaboration

Peer mentoring

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for plant maintenance and equipment servicing.

Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. You must be able to maintain three points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders.

Strong hand-eye-foot coordination is essential for operating hand/foot controls. You must have good depth perception with or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.

Travel

Expected travel %

Working Conditions

All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet, dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs.

The hiring range for this position is $78,000 -$108,000 exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The hiring range for this role represents the base compensation we expect to pay for the position at time of hire and does not represent the total possible base pay of the position. In addition, this role is eligible for our annual bonus program. Bonuses awarded under this program are determined based on the performance of the organization and the employee.

In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; and life, AD&D and disability insurance. We also encourage our employees to plan for the future by offering a 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.