Safety & Health Engineer

Nucor•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Safety & Health Engineer works across multiple River Metals Recycling locations in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana to develop, implement, and manage safety and security standard operating procedures and division-wide training and awareness programs. The role supports Nucor’s safety culture and requires the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards. Some overnight travel throughout the assigned region is required. The position audits facilities for safety compliance, investigates accidents and incidents with plant teams, develops site-specific safety policies and safe-work procedures, coordinates industrial hygiene sampling, and supports employee safety through training, yard visits, and enforcement of safety rules. It also maintains safety records, approves safety supplies and PPE, recommends policy changes to corporate staff, and serves as the initial contact for OSHA and other safety regulators.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a safety role.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Ability to travel throughout the assigned region; some overnight travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a closely related field.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with personnel at all company levels and with federal, state, and local safety regulators.
Ability to organize daily tasks and work in a self-directed environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to form strong team relationships with plant managers and supervisors.
ASP or CSP certification.
Experience using personal computers in a work environment for spreadsheets and document presentations.
Knowledge of AI, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Audit plants and facilities for safety compliance and follow up to correct deficiencies.
Work with plant core teams to investigate accidents and incidents.
Prepare and present monthly and annual training, along with topics for monthly safety meetings.
Develop, revise, and implement site-specific safety policies and safe-work procedures.
Coordinate industrial hygiene sampling at assigned sites.
Approve safety supplies and personal protective equipment for use.
Enforce safety rules and promote positive employee safety attitudes during yard visits.
Ensure safety documentation and recordkeeping are completed properly, including accident logs and investigation reports.
Recommend company safety policy changes to corporate staff.
Serve as the first contact for OSHA and other safety regulators.
Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; low-cost coverage is available after 30 days.
Disability insurance, including company-paid coverage.
401(k) and Roth accounts; company matching 401(k) plan.
Profit sharing.
Pay-for-performance bonuses.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement, up to $5,250 per year for teammates and $2,625 per year for spouses.
Stock program and employee stock purchase plan, with a 10% match on purchases.
Scholarships of $5,000 per year for each eligible child of a teammate, for up to four years.
Paid weekly.
Paid training.
Company-provided uniforms and PPE.
Three weeks of paid vacation after one year.
Ten paid holidays and one personal day.
Company-paid life insurance.
Clearly defined career pathways and growth opportunities.