Safety and Health Coordinator

Basic Job Functions:

The Safety & Health Coordinator will provide professional support to improve and sustain the industrial health and safety of all teammates. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining and reporting safety data – KPI statistics, training, compliance records, confidential records, safety management   system, etc.
• Working with state and federal safety regulations
• Managing Voluntary Protection Partnership (VPP) Programs and implementing necessary practices
• Analyzing compliance and auditing safety efforts
• Coordinating, scheduling, tracking and/or delivering department/division training to include new hire orientation
• Developing safe job analysis/procedures
• Maintaining department webpage, digital signage and monitors
• Coordination of company security, emergency response, loss prevention
• Coordinating duties of Security Company at gate entrances and ensuring all relevant entry equipment is reliable
• Communicating safety information (flyers, alerts, presentations etc.)
• Assisting with planning and coordinating company activities and events
• Performing responsibilities of a trained Radiation Safety Officer
• Evaluating and monitoring the efficacy of Contractor safety programs and subsequent performance

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 Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in safety related field

Detailed Selection Criteria:

• Communication: Ability to give full attention to what others are saying & communicating info so others understand.
• Leadership Presence/Courage: Willingness/confidence to have immediate & direct conversations on critical alignment issues such as teamwork, building relationships, initiating/supporting change, & production process issues that arise.
• Teamwork: Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal. Ability to distinguish & align personal needs with the needs of the team and Nucor as a whole.
• Problem Solving & Judgment/Decision Making: Identifying problems & analyzing/reviewing related info to develop/evaluate options in order to choose the most appropriate solution.
• Attention to Detail: Thorough in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small, and taking care to meet expectations.
• Dependability/Accountability: Being reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling obligations. Displays responsibility with work habits and has ability to hold others accountable for desired results.
• Initiative: Proactive seeking out work that needs to be done and willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team, to include: identifying problems and analyzing/reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering or related field
• Previous safety experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), Safety, Safety Management Systems. Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, ANSI, IBIH & other regulatory standards, protocols & compliance in order to create policies & procedures.
• Emergency Medical Technician license (NREMT or KYEMT-B)
• Proficiency in use of SharePoint and Microsoft Office suite of programs