Health & Safety Specialist

Cleveland--cliffs-1; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to lead a proactive safety program and ensure OSHA compliance across the facility.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or 3–5 years in heavy industry) with strong communication skills, incident investigation, and program leadership. The incumbent will support training, audits, and collaboration with union leadership to drive continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field and 3–5 years in heavy industrial environment.
• Solid knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and lead by example.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention program.
• Investigate safety incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Develop and deliver safety training for employees and contractors.
• Conduct safety audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with union leadership and site management.
• Collect and trend safety data to drive improvements.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA compliance

Incident investigation

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Cleveland, OHCleveland‑Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Health & Safety Specialist at our Cleveland, Ohio facility. This role provides leadership and technical expertise to support a proactive, prevention‑based approach to occupational health and safety. The Health & Safety Specialist serves as an effective facilitator and trusted advisor to leadership and employees, ensuring strong safety performance, OSHA compliance, and continuous improvement across the facility.Summary of ResponsibilitiesActively participate in and support the company and site Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention ProgramEngage with employees at all levels of the organization to identify, address, and resolve health and safety concernsSupport the Cleveland-Cliffs Steel health and safety programs, protocols, and management systemsParticipate in the Joint Safety and Health program with local union and company leadershipServe as a coach and mentor to line managers and supervisors, supporting execution of safety leadership responsibilitiesInvestigate, review, and respond to employee safety and health issues, concerns, and improvement suggestionsCommunicate injuries and safety-related incidents to operations leadership and the Manager of Health, Safety, and Security, as directedParticipate in and lead injury and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action developmentSupport and participate in regulatory inspections, as assignedDevelop, conduct, and coordinate safety training for employees, new hires, contractors, and vendorsPerform safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and equipment to identify hazards and ensure regulatory complianceProvide technical guidance and mentoring related to safety initiatives, OSHA regulations, and industry best practicesCollect, analyze, and trend safety data (e.g., injuries, illnesses, near‑misses, work orders, audits, inspections, investigations)Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule, including extended hours and weekends, as operational needs requirePerform other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree or 3–5 years of experience in a heavy industrial environmentExperience working in a manufacturing facilityStrong working knowledge of OSHA and applicable regulatory requirementsProficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently, promote teamwork, earn trust, and lead by exampleApplicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis .Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related fieldProfessional safety certification (CSP, CIH, ASP, or similar)Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environmentOSHA 500 or OSHA 501 certificationRelocation assistance is not provided for this position.The salary range for this role is $75,000 to $95,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.Cleveland-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 more.Cleveland-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.