Health & Safety Engineer

Cleveland-Cliffs, Rockport Works, is looking for a Health & Safety Engineer in our Safety Department. The Health & Safety Engineer actively provides leadership, counsel, and performs as an effective facilitator to influence development of a proactive approach to safety and health and will provide technical guidance regarding safety issues, OSHA compliance, and safety performance.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Actively engage in the company and site Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention process
• Interact with employees at all levels within the plant to recognize and address health & safety concerns
• Support the Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Health and Safety program, protocols, and systems
• Participate in the Joint Safety and Health program with local union and company leadership
• Serve as a coach and mentor to line managers and supervisors and assist them in executing their safety leadership responsibilities
• Investigate, review, and respond to employee safety and health issues, suggestions, and concerns.
• Effectively communicate injuries and safety related incidents to the operations and Manager of Health, Safety, and Security, as directed
• Participate in injury/incident investigations and lead root cause analysis to facilitate effective solutions.
• Participate in regulatory inspections as assigned
• Develop, conduct, or coordinate worker training as required for employees, new hires, vendors, and contractors.
• Perform safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure regulatory compliance
• Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring on safety initiatives, safety regulations, and best practices
• Gather data for analysis from sources (e.g., injuries, illnesses, near-misses, work orders, incident investigations, inspections, audits, etc.) and develop trend reports
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including additional hours and weekends as required
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety or Industrial Hygiene or 5+ years related experience
• Competency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and other governmental regulations that apply to this facility.
• Ability to earn respect, work independently, promote teamwork, and lead by example

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification (CSP, CIH, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Experience in a union facility is preferred.
• OSHA 500 or 501 certification a benefit.

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 tocareers@clevelandcliffs.comor call 1-(312) 899-3097 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.