Safety & Health Engineer

Safety & Health Engineer – Texas Port Recycling – Nucor Company

Join us as a Safety & Health Engineer at Texas Port Recycling, a division of Nucor Corporation. We are a leader in steel and steel product manufacturing and the largest recycler in the region.

Division:
Texas Port Recycling LLC.

Location:

Houston, TX, United States.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay‑for‑performance bonuses
• Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships
• Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Clear career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
• Paid Training, Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
• Paid Holidays – 10 per year, 1 personal day
• Parental Leave, Tuition Reimbursement $5,250/yr (teammates) $2,625/yr (spouses)
• Scholarship Program – $4,000 per year per child of a teammate
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan – 10% match

Safety is a priority across all positions. The Safety Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing safety and security procedures, as well as training programs across multiple locations.

• Audit plants/facilities for safety compliance; follow up to correct deficiencies.
• Work with core teams to investigate accidents and incidents.
• Prepare and present monthly/annual training and safety meeting topics.
• Develop, revise, and implement site‑specific safety policies and safe work procedures.
• Perform air sampling and noise level testing as needed.
• Approve safety supplies and personal protective equipment for use.
• Enforce safety rules and foster positive safety attitudes during yard visits.
• Ensure documentation and record‑keeping are completed, including accident logs and investigation reports.
• Recommend company safety policy changes to corporate staff.
• Serve as first contact for OSHA or other safety regulators.

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum two years of work experience in a safety/supervisory role.

• Availability to travel throughout the assigned region.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with all employee levels and with state and local safety regulators.
• Ability to organize daily tasks and work independently.
• Ability to build strong relationships with plant managers and supervisors.
• ASP or CSP certification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Employment contingent upon successful pre‑employment drug screening including urine and hair follicle testing.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug‑free workplace.