Safety & Health Coordinator

Nucor Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) and Roth

Nucor stock program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Nucor Steel Brandenburg in Brandenburg, KY is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead the health and safety strategy, reduce risk, engage the team, and ensure compliance across the plant. The role focuses on OSHA compliance, incident investigations, training programs, and data analysis to drive a safer workplace.

You will spend time on the factory floor, develop and update policies, conduct safety training (crane, fall protection), and support contractor safety programs.

Qualifications

• A degree in a safety/health related field or equivalent education/work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital training tools.
• Willingness to obtain Train-the-Trainer certification through Nucor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure OSHA compliance.
• Assist with workers' compensation and drug testing administration.
• Assist in industrial hygiene and ergonomics programs.
• Maintain and analyze safety/health/incident data.
• Oversee contractor safety programs and security.
• Develop and update policies and procedures.
• Conduct and document incident investigations.
• Safety inspections/audits.
• Develop action plans and follow up.
• Conduct safety training and participate in emergency response teams.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Safety training

Incident investigations

Data analysis

Policy development

Contractor safety

On-floor safety

Education

Degree in safety/health

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Brandenburg

Location: Brandenburg, KY, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Deadline: October 11, 2026

Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Nucor Steel Brandenburg is a state-of-the-art plate mill, part of North America’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer, and the continent’s largest recycler. Since beginning operations in 2022, our Brandenburg mill has been producing world-class plate steel using innovative and sustainable technology.

At Brandenburg, we combine Nucor’s nationwide strength and stability with the close-knit culture of a growing team. Safety is our highest priority, and our culture of teamwork and accountability empowers every teammate to contribute, innovate, and succeed. We take pride in not only building steel, but also building strong communities and lasting careers.

Nucor Steel Brandenburg teammates enjoy industry-leading pay, a performance-driven bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• - 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with profit sharing
• - Nucor stock investment program
• - Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
• - Paid parental leave
• - And more

Come build your career with us at Brandenburg — where opportunity, innovation, and community come together.

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Steel Brandenburg is seeking a Safety Coordinator that is a leader in the division to help to achieve safety performance results through development and execution of the health and safety strategy, risk reduction, team engagement, compliance assurance, and training. Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

• ensuring OSHA compliance
• assisting in the administration of Workers Compensation and drug testing
• assisting in the administration of industrial hygiene and ergonomics programs
• maintaining and analyzing safety/health/incident data
• assist with overseeing contractor safety programs and security
• develop and update policies and procedures
• conduct and document incident investigations
• safety inspections/audits
• develop action plans and follow up
• conduct safety training and participate in emergency response teams

About 30% of this role will focus on conducting safety training such as crane, mobile equipment, fall protection, etc. and maintaining safety training records for the Division.

This position requires willingness to spend time on the floor to obtain an understanding of operations for their area to be a safety resource to the team.

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 Qualifications:

• - A degree in a safety and health related field or a combination of equivalent education and work experience
• - Proficiency with standard workplace technology, including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other digital tools used to plan, track, and deliver training.
• - Willingness to obtain Train-the-Trainer certification, provided through Nucor, for delivering safety training

Preferred Qualifications:

• - OSHA VPP Experience
• - Experience in working with a Safety Management System
• - Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Health experience
• - Prior safety experience in a steel manufacturing environment

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace