Safety & Health Coordinator

Basic Job Functions:

The responsibilities of the Safety & Health Coordinator include, but are not limited to, working closely with Nucor teammates to foster and sustain a strong TM driven safety culture; Leading the development and review of safety programs to ensure they meet current standards and effectiveness; Safety & Health training and auditing; Implementing best practices; Assessing training and employing tailored training initiatives that enhance Nucor Steel Auburn TM competency and performance; Supporting and executing corporate initiatives to align with organizational goals and priorities; Traveling to include occasional nights/weekends, and be on-call for emergencies; Assist in the participation of Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Promoting and supporting a safety culture centered around teammate ownership and team engagement.  

 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

•           Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and Safety or related field, or 5 years’ experience

•           No relatives employed at the Nucor Steel Auburn facility.

Detailed Selection Criteria:

• Communication - The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.
• Initiative - Being proactive with seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Leadership Presence and Courage - Willingness and confidence to have immediate and direct conversations on critical alignment issues such as teamwork, building relationships, initiating, and supporting change, and production process issues that arise. This includes the willingness to face adversity and conflict head on.
• Problem Solving - Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• 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 the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Safety Management Systems and standards in the steel manufacturing environment
• Radiation Safety Officer Certification
• OSHA 30-hour training
• Certified to conduct OSHA trainings
• EMT Certification
• Training and/or experience with industrial hygiene.