Health & Safety Specialist at Cleveland Cliffs

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Health & Safety Specialist in our Health & Safety department, at our Indiana Harbor operation in East Chicago, Indiana. The Safety Engineer will report to the Safety Manager and will provide technical guidance regarding safety issues, OSHA compliance, and safety performance. A successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing, managing programs, and resolving issues in a timely & cost-effective manner. 

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, Cleveland-Cliffs safety standards, and safety plan requirements.
• Provide technical updates as needed regarding upcoming changes in regulations.
• Foster positive working relationship with the United Steel Workers of America/plant safety teams.
• Reduce injuries at the plant and implement improvements in plant and division safety programs.
• Review and define regulatory required training.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and required safety audits.
• Coordinate safety training for salaried, represented employees, and contractors.
• Coordinate investigations of accidents and near misses.
• Audit housekeeping and area safety plans.
• Track status of Leading and Lagging indicators, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Manage all injury cases and maintain OSHA log using corporate injury tracking systems.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, or related field. Experience commensurate with the position will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must be knowledgeable of federal and state safety regulations.
• Detailed knowledge of proper LOTO, confined space entry and hazard assessment
• Ability to do data analysis and risk assessment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical or government regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop polices, write reports, and create presentations.
• A self-starter who displays motivation, innovation, and enthusiasm.
• 3-5 years of experience in an industrial type workplace.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OHSAS 18001 or ISO45001 experience recommended.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more!

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.