Safety Coordinator

Canam Steel Corporation is a major US manufacturer of open web steel joists and steel deck. The company participates in thousands of projects each year ranging from large distribution centers and high rise projects, to small retail centers. The steel joist business in the US dates back to 1986 as a partnership with Canam Group and our steel deck business was launched by an acquisition of the United Steel Deck brand in 2010. The Corporation currently operates six fabrication facilities, several sales and engineering offices, and employs approximately 800 people across the United States.

Assists in overseeing the site safety program. Assists in establishing program goals to assure compliance with local, state, and federal agencies and to eliminate workplace injuries and illness in an effort to reduce costs, legal liability and avoid possible prosecution.

Career Summary

- Stays abreast of corporate and governmental regulatory agencies’ safety and environmental standards and requirements by attending training sessions, seminars, studying published material on compliance; uses knowledge to develop and administer safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Performs safety and environmental audits, inspections, accident/incident investigations, observes employee activities and workplace conditions, submits recommendations to management to correct deficiencies, eliminate hazards, and improve the overall safety program.
- Creates, administers, and conducts related training programs by planning and scheduling training sessions and consulting specialists when necessary.
- Reviews safety statistics, accident reports, and safety audit results through team safety meetings with employees and management in order to solicit suggestions for improvement and make recommendations.
- Encourages employee participation in safety program through continual communication, close observation, and safety committee work.
- Interprets federal/state/local government regulations to ensure compliance and coordinates with regulatory agencies to negotiate terms of compliance; completes applicable permits/reports.
- Provides administrative support to Corporate Environmental Department
- Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety (or related field) and 1 - 3 years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.; Thorough knowledge of safety principles and related government regulations.; Experience in a safety-related job in a manufacturing environment.; Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.; Ability to teach others.