Health and Safety Specialist

Cleveland-Cliffs • Burns Harbor, IN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for a Safety Representative at our Burns Harbor, IN operation. The Safety Specialist is responsible for actively working with operating, maintenance, and staff departments in developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety and industrial hygiene programs. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is North America’s largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more! Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment. Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs is also the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America. Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future. With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America’s leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability. Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high-performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential. Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work-life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland-Cliffs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or significant experience in the field of safety.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), team building, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively work in a team-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with minimal direction required for day-to-day operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• 3 years’ experience in a safety and health position.
• Willing and able to work nights, weekends and/or holidays when on call or during extended outages.

Nice To Haves

• Related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Successful track record working with a represented workforce in a heavy industrial setting.
• Knowledge of Safety and Health policies including OSHA Regulations.
• Management system internal audit experience.
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial safety and health position.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate visible safety leadership daily.
• Act as a coach and mentor to line managers and supervisors in safety leadership and assist them in executing their safety responsibilities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance and engineering to integrate safety into all aspects of the business.
• Support management during regulatory agency inspections.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of equipment, facilities and work practices to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
• Maintain and update safety programs and management systems (e.g., ISO 45001).
• Stay current on evolving safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Participate in incident and accident investigations using root cause analysis to determine causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Drive injury/fatality prevention (SIF) and hazard assessment efforts and activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on the safe design and installation of new equipment and systems.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs to employees at all levels.
• Communicate safety information and performance metrics to management and employees.
• Serve as a resource to and support the Plant Safety Committee.
• Be a resource for safety meetings and safety training and provide technical assistance to employees on safety related issues.

Benefits

• excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunities
• health insurance
• retirement plan
• education assistance
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees