Safety Specialist

Description

Position Summary:Leeco Steel is a leading supplier of carbon, HSLA and alloy steels from premier mills worldwide. Due to continued growth, Leeco is seeking a Safety Specialist to assist in all areas related to safety, including training, documentation, audits and more. This position will require some travel to Leeco's facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist and support Safety Technicians in the completion of incident and accident investigations, reporting, tracking and corrective action documentation within the safety management system.

• Audit warehouse locations for compliance to include, but not limited to the following equipment: inspections for cranes, chains, slings, fire inspections, oxygen tanks, compressors, blasters and other equipment as needed.

• Maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliance and documentation for steel products and other applicable materials.

• Coordinate vendor(s) for safety supplies such as safety glasses.

• Maintain training schedule for all contracted training including first aid / CPR / AED, crane operation, forklift, and fire extinguisher.

• Conduct compliance trainings, safe practices trainings, toolbox talks (Safety Charpy’s), and new employee orientation.

• Serve as a liaison with ONI Safety Group, coordinating communications, meetings, reporting, and follow-up activities.

• Manage Sales and Corporate Office emergency response plans, evacuation drills, and related safety programs, including First Aid/CPR/AED, stretching, and driving.

• Tier II reporting and environmental compliance.

• Update PPE assessments.

• Manage and oversee any potential changes to all written policies and coordinate with the Quality Team for document control to verify proper header and form numbers.

• Conduct risk assessments, targeted job safety analysis, SEMs audits.

• OSHA training.

• Travel required as needed to conduct training, safety inspections and other safety functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

• 2-5+ years of safety, environmental health & safety (EHS), or related experience.

• Previous experience with steel, metals, manufacturing or distribution enviornment preferred.

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety compliance, incident investigation, and risk assessment practices.

• Experience conducting safety training and audits.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• OSHA 30 certification preferred or ability to obtain.

Leeco Steel offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

• Training and Development Opportunities

• 401k with Employer Match

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