Safety Specialist

Position Summary:

Leeco Steel is a leading supplier of carbon, HSLA and alloy steels from premier mills worldwide. Due to continued growth, Leeco is seeking a Safety Specialist to assist in all areas related to safety, including training, documentation, audits and more. This position will require some travel to Leeco's facilities.

• Assist and support Safety Technicians in the completion of incident and accident investigations, reporting, tracking and corrective action documentation within the safety management system.
• Audit warehouse locations for compliance to include, but not limited to the following equipment: inspections for cranes, chains, slings, fire inspections, oxygen tanks, compressors, blasters and other equipment as needed.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliance and documentation for steel products and other applicable materials.
• Coordinate vendor(s) for safety supplies such as safety glasses.
• Maintain training schedule for all contracted training including first aid / CPR / AED, crane operation, forklift, and fire extinguisher.
• Conduct compliance trainings, safe practices trainings, toolbox talks (Safety Charpy’s), and new employee orientation.
• Serve as a liaison with ONI Safety Group, coordinating communications, meetings, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Manage Sales and Corporate Office emergency response plans, evacuation drills, and related safety programs, including First Aid/CPR/AED, stretching, and driving.
• Tier II reporting and environmental compliance.
• Update PPE assessments.
• Manage and oversee any potential changes to all written policies and coordinate with the Quality Team for document control to verify proper header and form numbers.
• Conduct risk assessments, targeted job safety analysis, SEMs audits.
• OSHA training.
• Travel required as needed to conduct training, safety inspections and other safety functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2-5+ years of safety, environmental health & safety (EHS), or related experience.
• Previous experience with steel, metals, manufacturing or distribution enviornment preferred.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety compliance, incident investigation, and risk assessment practices.
• Experience conducting safety training and audits.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred or ability to obtain.

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Training and Development Opportunities
• 401k with Employer Match