Safety Coordinator

Basic Job Functions:

The Safety Coordinator will be a leader in coordinating safety as a value connected with the passion that safety is our number one priority and there is never a compromise for safety whether at work or at home throughout the division. They will have knowledge and participate in OSHA compliance, safety management system, workers’ compensation, ergonomic compliance, and perform field industrial hygiene monitoring when necessary.  They will work with our team to develop and administer safety training, participate in and/or lead safety focus groups, industrial hygiene team, maintain safety/health/incident records, establish safety policies to promote team member safety at all levels, track safety data, and use analytical tools to identify opportunities for improvement and work with our team to maintain our Safety Management System, programs, and compliance issues. Interacting with all division teammates to ensure plant understanding of and compliance with federal, state and local regulations; Developing, organizing and delivering safety training; Compiling, reviewing and reporting injury/illness statistics and OSHA 300 logs. They will also assist with the coordination of first responders, emergency response teams, audit and monitor contractor safety programs. This position may be required to be on call, work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, and some travel may be required. 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:

Associates Degree in related field or 4 + years’ experience in a safety position with managing and presenting safety training and programs.

4 year working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ANSI and other regulatory standards

Detailed Selection Criteria:

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team.

Occupational Safety - Using knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, strategies, and judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws and regulations to promote standards as well as working to continuously improve processes to ensure safety of all individuals.

Initiative - Being proactive with seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Independence - Ability to work efficiently with minimal oversight.

Teamwork - Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.

Communication - The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.

Leadership Presence and Courage - Willingness and confidence to have immediate and direct conversations on critical alignment issues such as teamwork, building relationships, initiating and supporting change, and production process issues that arise. This includes the willingness to face adversity and conflict head on.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Preferences:

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health

Industrial Hygienist

Paramedic