Health and Safety Engineer

Cleveland-Cliffs•Rockport, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs, Rockport Works is looking for a Health and Safety Engineer in our Safety Department. The Health and Safety Engineer actively provides leadership, counsel, and performs as an effective facilitator to influence development of a proactive approach to safety and health and will provide technical guidance regarding safety issues, OSHA compliance, and safety performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or Industrial Hygiene or 5+ years related experience
Competency in Microsoft Office
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Strong working knowledge of OSHA and other governmental regulations that apply to this facility
Ability to earn respect, work independently, promote teamwork, and lead by example
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United Stated on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

Professional certification (CSP, CIH, etc.) is preferred
Experience in a manufacturing facility is preferred
Experience in a union facility is preferred
OSHA 500 or 501 certification a benefit

Responsibilities

Actively engage in the company and site Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention process
Interact with employees at all levels within the plant to recognize and address health & safety concerns
Serve as a coach and mentor to line managers and supervisors and assist them in executing their safety leadership responsibilities
Investigate, review, and respond to employee safety and health issues, suggestions, and concerns.
Participate in injury/incident investigations and lead root cause analysis to facilitate effective solutions.
Develop, conduct, or coordinate worker training as required for employees, new hires, vendors, and contractors.
Perform safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure regulatory compliance
Gather data for analysis from sources (e.g., injuries, illnesses, near-misses, work orders, incident investigations, inspections, audits, etc.) and develop trend reports
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including additional hours and weekends as required
Other duties as assigned