Safety Administrator

Purpose:

Support Field and Production Supervisors and Leads, Branch Managers and Regional Safety Manager on implementation of field, shop, and office safety programs.  Responsible for conducting field, shop, and office safety training, performing field and shop safety audits, investigating safety issues at job sites, ensuring compliance with IIPP and other safety initiatives, contractor’s safety programs and all applicable federal and state regulations applicable to safety. 

Basic Job Functions:

• Must adhere to Nucor’s safety programs and standards.
• Demonstrate conduct consistent with Nucor’s vision and values.
• Support Field Supervisors, Production Supervisors, Leads, and Branch Managers with all aspects of field/shop safety programs.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with company safety program, contractor’s safety programs, and with all applicable federal and state regulations applicable to safety and reporting any significant safety related issues to Branch Manager and Regional Safety Manager.
• Take corrective action directly with Leads, Production Supervisors, Teammates or General Contractors if a safety concern is observed or reported.
• Frequently audit site safety plans, prepare requested safety reports to ensure compliance with safety requirements and to formulate safe work plans.
• Assist Leads, Production Supervisors in issuing warnings and instructing on safe work practices if work procedures or company policies are not followed.
• Assist in conducting and/or overseeing new hire safety training and mentoring programs.
• Assist Branch Managers in conducting accident, incident, and injury reviews and in conducting root cause investigations, including taking photographs and witness statements.
• Assist Branch Managers in carrying out the goals of the Safety Program by formulating plans, procedures, and objectives, and by evaluating effectiveness of the program.
• Assist in injury and claims management as needed to include, but limited to, developing injury/illness treatment procedures and comply with OSHA recordkeeping requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Branch Manager.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• At least 2 years of construction safety & health experience
• 5 years minimum construction related experience
• Holds valid OSHA 30 training certificate
• Knowledge of OSHA standards including CFR 1926
• Ability to work as a team member on projects with an aptitude for problem solving
• Effective verbal and communication skills
• Organized and detail oriented; able to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities

Preferences:

• Two-year technical degree from an accredited school or college
• OSHA 30 required, OSHA 500 and 510 preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint

Physical Demands:

• Typical office activities
• Under manufacturing and job site conditions, must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and ladders to inspect cranes and equipment as required
• Walking, sitting, standing, bending
• Using hands to operate objects, tools, computers and other electronic equipment
• Lifting/handling computers and related equipment
• Vision abilities including close vision and adjusting focus
• Moderate noise level

Special Demands:

• Occasional travel to job sites
• Must be able to work overtime when required
• Occasional off prime shift work required to meet with teammates on other shifts