Health and Safety Engineer

Cleveland--cliffs-1; Rockport (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Rockport Works in Rockport, IN is seeking a Health and Safety Engineer to lead proactive safety programs, ensure OSHA compliance, and coach site personnel. This role focuses on driving safety culture, mentoring managers, and delivering technical guidance on safety performance.

Responsibilities include leading investigations, performing audits, training employees and contractors, and developing data-driven safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety or Industrial Hygiene or 5+ years related experience
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and other governmental regulations that apply to this facility

Responsibilities

• Lead the site Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention process
• Interact with employees at all levels to address health & safety concerns
• Coach and mentor line managers and supervisors on safety leadership
• Investigate, review, and respond to safety and health issues
• Lead root cause analysis for investigations and develop effective solutions
• Develop, conduct or coordinate worker training for employees, new hires, vendors and contractors
• Perform safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance
• Gather data for trend reports from injuries, illnesses, near-misses, and audits

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Safety leadership

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Training & coaching

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Safety or Industrial Hygiene

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Rockport, INCleveland-Cliffs, Rockport Works is looking for a Health and Safety Engineer in our Safety Department. The Health and Safety Engineer actively provides leadership, counsel, and performs as an effective facilitator to influence development of a proactive approach to safety and health and will provide technical guidance regarding safety issues, OSHA compliance, and safety performance.Summary of Responsibilities:Actively engage in the company and site Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention processInteract with employees at all levels within the plant to recognize and address health & safety concernsServe as a coach and mentor to line managers and supervisors and assist them in executing their safety leadership responsibilitiesInvestigate, review, and respond to employee safety and health issues, suggestions, and concerns.Participate in injury/incident investigations and lead root cause analysis to facilitate effective solutions.Develop, conduct, or coordinate worker training as required for employees, new hires, vendors, and contractors.Perform safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure regulatory complianceGather data for analysis from sources ( e.g. , injuries, illnesses, near-misses, work orders, incident investigations, inspections, audits, etc. ) and develop trend reportsWillingness to work a flexible schedule, including additional hours and weekends as requiredOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or Industrial Hygiene or 5+ years related experienceCompetency in Microsoft OfficeExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenStrong working knowledge of OSHA and other governmental regulations that apply to this facilityAbility to earn respect, work independently, promote teamwork, and lead by exampleApplicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United Stated on a full-time basisPreferred Qualifications:Professional certification (CSP, CIH, etc. ) is preferredExperience in a manufacturing facility is preferredExperience in a union facility is preferredOSHA 500 or 501 certification a benefitCleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and moreCleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.