Safety & Health Coordinator

Location: Brandenburg

Job Details Division:
Nucor Steel Brandenburg

Location:

Brandenburg, KY, United States Other Available Locations: N/ADeadline:
October 11, 2026

Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Nucor Steel Brandenburg is a state-of-the-art plate mill, part of North America’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer, and the continent’s largest recycler. Since beginning operations in 2022, our Brandenburg mill has been producing world-class plate steel using innovative and sustainable technology.

At Brandenburg, we combine Nucor’s nationwide strength and stability with the close-knit culture of a growing team. Safety is our highest priority, and our culture of teamwork and accountability empowers every teammate to contribute, innovate, and succeed. We take pride in not only building steel, but also building strong communities and lasting careers.

Nucor Steel Brandenburg teammates enjoy industry-leading pay, a performance-driven bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
401(k) and Roth retirement plans with profit sharing

Nucor stock investment program

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities

Paid parental leave

And more

Come build your career with us at Brandenburg — where opportunity, innovation, and community come together.

Basic

Job Functions:

Nucor Steel Brandenburg is seeking a Safety Coordinator that is a leader in the division to help to achieve safety performance results through development and execution of the health and safety strategy, risk reduction, team engagement, compliance assurance, and training. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; ensuring OSHA compliance; assisting in the administration of Workers Compensation and drug testing; assisting in the administration of industrial hygiene and ergonomics programs;

maintaining and analyzing safety/health/incident data; assist with overseeing contractor safety programs and security; develop and update policies and procedures, conduct and document incident investigations, safety inspections/audits, develop action plans and follow up, and conduct safety training and participate in emergency response teams. About 30% of this role will focus on conducting safety training such as crane, mobile equipment, fall protection, etc.

and maintaining safety training records for the Division.  This position requires willingness to spend time on the floor to obtain an understanding of operations for their area to be a safety resource to the team.  Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

A degree in a safety and health related field or a combination of equivalent education and work experience Proficiency with standard workplace technology, including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other digital tools used to plan, track, and deliver training. Willingness to obtain Train-the-Trainer certification, provided through Nucor, for delivering safety training

Preferred Qualifications:

OSHA VPP Experience Experience in working with a Safety Management System Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Health experience Prior safety experience in a steel manufacturing environment Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace