Safety Lead

Centrus Global•Piketon, OH

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited or general supervision, the Safety Lead plays a vital role in creating a safe, healthy, and high‑performing work environment through effective administration of the Industrial Safety Program. Partnering closely with management, this position provides daily guidance to plant personnel and contractors to ensure consistent Industrial Safety compliance and support safe execution of all activities across the site. In this role, the Safety Lead builds strong working relationships with personnel across the organization to identify, evaluate, and control potential workplace hazards. They coordinate closely with other teams to ensure all procedures integrate sound Industrial Safety principles and lead inspections, analyses, and evaluations of planned work, plant facilities, contractor activities, equipment, and materials to determine accident potential. The Safety Lead assists with the creation, implementation, and maintenance of Industrial Safety training materials—including training plans, self‑study guides and testing modules—and delivers classroom instruction as needed. Serving as the Competent Person for scaffolds and the Subject Matter Expert for all Industrial Safety Programs, they actively participate in Pre‑Job Briefs, Lockout/Tagout reviews, and Job Hazard Analysis activities. The role also includes preparing materials for safety meetings, developing written safety bulletins, and performing peer reviews of plant procedures. The Safety Lead leads formal Industrial Safety program assessments, conducts accident and incident investigations, prepares required reports, reviews Statements of Work for contractor and construction activities, and completes monthly injury/illness reporting. They apply federal and state regulatory requirements during daily oversight, exercise full stop‑work authority when needed, support assigned projects, and keep management informed of any emerging safety concerns. When required, they may also review analytical data and interpret results to ensure compliance with safety‑related standards.

Requirements

Able to obtain and maintain a “Q” level security clearance.
Associate’s Degree in Industrial/Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Four years of safety experience.
Must successfully obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.
Must be tested for the absence of any illegal drug prior to an offer of employment being made.
Must be part of a random drug testing program once employed.
May be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if there is reasonable suspicion of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

B.S. Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field, with ten (10) or more years of experience.
Experience in Industrial Hygiene.

Responsibilities

Provide daily guidance to plant personnel and contractors to ensure consistent Industrial Safety compliance and support safe execution of all activities across the site.
Build strong working relationships with personnel across the organization to identify, evaluate, and control potential workplace hazards.
Coordinate closely with other teams to ensure all procedures integrate sound Industrial Safety principles.
Lead inspections, analyses, and evaluations of planned work, plant facilities, contractor activities, equipment, and materials to determine accident potential.
Assist with the creation, implementation, and maintenance of Industrial Safety training materials, including training plans, self-study guides, and testing modules, and deliver classroom instruction as needed.
Serve as the Competent Person for scaffolds and the Subject Matter Expert for all Industrial Safety Programs.
Actively participate in Pre-Job Briefs, Lockout/Tagout reviews, and Job Hazard Analysis activities.
Prepare materials for safety meetings.
Develop written safety bulletins.
Perform peer reviews of plant procedures.
Lead formal Industrial Safety program assessments.
Conduct accident and incident investigations.
Prepare required reports.
Review Statements of Work for contractor and construction activities.
Complete monthly injury/illness reporting.
Apply federal and state regulatory requirements during daily oversight.
Exercise full stop-work authority when needed.
Support assigned projects.
Keep management informed of any emerging safety concerns.
Review analytical data and interpret results to ensure compliance with safety-related standards.