The EHS Coordinator will be responsible for providing support to improve and sustain the industrial health and safety of all teammates as well as all environmental activities. This position helps implement safety programs and policies and monitors OSHA compliance, assists with safety incidents, corrective actions and follow ups. The EHS Coordinator will participate in all federal, state and corporate audits helping to recommend improvements for safety and environmental practices and assists with identifying areas of hazard. List of duties include, but are not limited to:
Implementation of safety and environmental programs and policies
Understanding, facilitating implementation, and communicating EPA, OSHA and IDEM regulations
Managing internal management system and facilitates investigations, corrective actions and follow ups
Participating in all federal, state and corporate audits
Leading improvement initiatives for safe practices and hazard recognition
Participating in Nucor Corporate wide as regional safety and environmental teams
The EHS Coordinator will be required to complete the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification.
Implementation and management of the ISO 14001 EMS
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:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Able to travel periodically - up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Safety and/or Environmental Related Program
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience working with federal/state safety regulations and laws
Wastewater treatment experience
Steel industry experience
Experience with safety management systems and/or OSHA VPP
Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, ANSI and other regulatory standards
Experience as a Medical Professional, EMT or Industrial Hygiene
Proven two (2) years of EHS experience
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future. Candidates must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace
