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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.