Safety Coordinator

Nucor•Lower Saucon Township, PA

8d•Remote

About The Position

Universal Industrial Gases (UIG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nucor, is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support safety and compliance across all areas of the division. The role promotes a strong safety and compliance culture by leading by example and partnering with leadership to implement best practices across all locations. Responsibilities include safety programs, training, audits, regulatory compliance, and monitoring environmental, health, and safety initiatives at plant operations and corporate office locations. The position involves a high level of responsibility and individual contribution. It is remotely located and requires travel to UIG operations locations and the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania office, with travel of up to 50% of the time. Attendance at planned and unplanned ASU plant outages is also expected as scheduling allows. UIG operates air separation plants that supply oxygen, nitrogen, and argon to Nucor steel sites and third-party clients, and exports liquid cryogenic products by road tanker. Employment is contingent on successfully passing pre-employment drug screening, including urine and hair follicle testing. Nucor is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience in safety, environmental health, or compliance roles, preferably in the oil and gas industry, or at least 5 years of hands-on operations responsibility at an Air Separation Unit (ASU) plant.
Prior experience leading safety programs across multiple sites, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
Experience implementing and leading an organization toward a behavioral safety-based culture.
Willingness to attend planned and unplanned ASU plant outages as scheduling allows.
Familiarity with safety management systems, SOP development, and audit processes.
Knowledge of OSHA standards, EPA regulations, and general safety compliance requirements.
Strong leadership and ability to influence a safety-first culture across all levels of the organization.
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, including to UIG operations locations and the Bethlehem office.
Ability to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Industrial Safety, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in safety, environmental health, or compliance roles, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
At least 7 years of hands-on operations responsibility at an ASU plant.
Working knowledge of ASU plant safety and the types of equipment used at an ASU plant.
OSHA 30-hour certification.
Professional certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), ASP, or CHST.
First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Promote a safe work environment and ensure safety is a core value for all team members by leading by example.
Champion a strong safety and compliance culture by implementing programs that support teammate safety and regulatory compliance.
Build on Nucor's basic safety principles as the foundation for UIG's safety program.
Work with the leadership team to establish operational safety best practices at all locations.
Manage, deliver, and conduct training and audits on standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Monitor the safety, health, and environmental performance of locations and recommend improvement priorities and actions.
Ensure and monitor on-site compliance with company safety regulations for teammates and third-party contractors.
Conduct incident investigations with plant management and advise the leadership team on incident reviews.
Conduct monthly safety meetings in accordance with training requirements.
Work alongside HR on teammate injuries and OSHA filings, providing effective case management.
Complete online OSHA reports.
Represent the company on regulatory issues with government entities.

Benefits

Yearly UIG-specific KPI bonus in addition to Nucor profit sharing.
Paid vacation.
Profit sharing, with a once-yearly payout that averages around 17% of annual earnings.
Tuition reimbursement.
Scholarship program: each child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $5,000 per year.
Parental leave.
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Company matching 401(k) plan.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Pay-for-performance bonuses.
Stock program.