Safety & Health Engineer

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor, River Metals Recycling division, seeks a Safety Engineer to lead the development, implementation, and management of safety programs across multiple locations. You will establish best-in-class procedures and training, and uphold our safety culture.

Required: at least two years’ experience in safety/supervisory roles, ability to travel; ASP or CSP certification preferred. Strong communication and collaboration with plant managers and regulators are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ work experience in a safety/supervisory role.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned region (Some overnight travel required).
• ASP or CSP certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate with all levels and regulators.
• Experience auditing plants and safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Audit plants/facilities for safety compliance.
• Work with plant core teams to investigate accidents and incidents.
• Prepare and present monthly/annual training, and other monthly safety meeting topics.
• Develop, revise, and implement site-specific safety policies and safe work procedures.
• Approve safety supplies and PPE for use.
• Enforce safety rules and foster positive safety attitudes.
• Ensure documentation and recordkeeping is properly filled out.
• Recommend safety policy changes to corporate staff.
• Serve as first contact for OSHA or other safety regulators.
• Travel within the region as required.

Skills

Safety leadership

Auditing

OSHA regulations

Communication

Travel willingness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

About Us:

River Metals Recycling is a division of the Nucor Corporation which is a Fortune 150 company, known for being North America’s leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Fortune Magazine recently ranked Nucor No. 1 on their list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in our industry. The key to Nucor’s success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of every Nucor division are the dedicated people who make up our team. We are seeking a creative, motivated, and dedicated teammate to join our team. We offer you a challenging and rewarding work environment where you can contribute to the success of over 30,000 Nucor teammates.

• Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
• Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses
• Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $5000 per year
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase

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.

Working at a multi-location, safety driven scrap metal recycling company, the Safety Engineer has direct responsibility for the development, implementation, and management of best-in-class safety and security standard operating procedures as well as multidimensional training and awareness programs division wide. Safety is at the core of who we are, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic leader to carry on our strong culture of safety.

• Audit plants/facilities for safety compliance; follow up to correct deficiencies.
• Work with plant core teams to investigate accidents and incidents.
• Prepare and present monthly/annual training, and other monthly safety meeting topics.
• Develop, revise, and implement site-specific safety policies and safe work procedures.
• Approve safety supplies and personal protective equipment for use.
• Enforce safety rules and help develop good employee safety attitudes during yard visits.
• Ensure all documentation andrecordkeeping is properly filled out, including accident logs and investigation reports.
• Recommend company safety policy changes to corporate staff.
• Serve as first contact for OSHA or other safety regulators.
• Minimum twoyears’ work experience in a safety/supervisory role.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned region (Some overnight travel required).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate verbally and/or through written communication with all levels of personnel within the Company and with federal, state and local safety regulators.
• Ability to organize daily tasks and work in a self-directed environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to form strong team relationships with plant managers and supervisors.
• ASP or CSP certification preferred.
• Experience using personal computers in a work environment for spreadsheet and document presentation. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred.

Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace:

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace