Safety Coordinator

What You'll Do:

Support Field and Shop Supervisors and Managers, 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.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Support Field Superintendents 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 Foreman, Superintendents, Teammates or General Contractors if a safety concern is observed or reported.
• Frequently visit project sites to audit site safety plans, prepare safety reports (at least monthly) to ensure compliance with safety requirements and to formulate safe work plans.
• Assist Superintendent and Foreman in issuing warnings and instructing on safe work practices if work procedures or company policies are not followed.
• Demonstrate conduct consistent with Nucor Rebar Fabrication vision and values.
• Assist in conducting and/or overseeing new hire safety training and mentoring programs.
• Assist Superintendents and Branch Managers in conducting accident, incident, and injury reviews and in conducting root cause investigations, including taking photographs and witness statements.
• Assist Superintendents and 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferences:

• 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 obtain OSHA 510 and then 500 in first 6 months of employment required

What Will Help Your Application Stand Out:

• Two-year technical degree from an accredited school or college or construction trade training and experience
• OSHA 30 required, OSHA 500 and 510 preferred
• Ability to work as a team member on projects with an aptitude for problem solving
• Organized and detail oriented
• Able to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint an asset 
• Effective verbal and communication skills

What You Need to Know:

• We are looking for candidates who are committed to drug-free environment
• Frequent and extensive travel 50-100% of the time to job sites.
• Must be able to work overtime when required
  • Occasional off prime shift work required to meet with teammates on other shifts

• 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 and typical office activities including using hands to operate objects, tools, computers, and other electronic equipment
• Some heavy lifting may be necessary
• Working conditions can be noisy/dusty/hot/cold