Safety Specialist

Monarch Steel Company of Alabama, Inc., a division of American Consolidated Industries, is one of the country’s largest providers of hot rolled, cold rolled, and galvanized steel products. Here at Monarch Steel of Alabama we receive steel coils, slit/blank/cut to length coils and ship to our customers. We pride ourselves on outstanding safety, quality, customer service, and most importantly our 1 – TEAM environment. Monarch Steel Company of Alabama, Inc. has immediate full-time positions available!

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We offer a competitive benefit package and the opportunity to work in a drug-free and safe work environment. Benefits include: 401(k) with Company Match Retirement Plan Health Insurance Vision Insurance Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness Life insurance Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Referral bonus Program - up to $1000 Vacation & Personal Time Off Holiday Pay – Includes a Floating Holiday Eligible for an Incentive Bonus - up to 10% of your monthly earnings, paid monthly. Position Summary The Safety Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs across multiple steel service center locations within their region. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, promotes a strong safety culture, and works closely with operations to reduce workplace incidents involving heavy machinery, cranes, forklifts, and steel processing equipment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Embraces the 1 T.E.A.M. culture Implement and maintain company-wide safety policies and procedures Assist with the development of company-wide safety policies and procedures Standardize safety practices across all facilities while allowing for site-specific needs Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and job safety analyses (JSAs) Train team members on JSA’s Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other applicable regulations Maintain safety records, logs, and reporting (e.g., OSHA 300 logs, hearing conservation, safety orientation, LOTO annual inspections, PIT certifications, BBP annual training, 1 st aid/cpr certifications) Coordinate and support regulatory inspections and audits Assist in conducting safety training for employees, including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Forklift, crane operation, Personal protective equipment (PPE), Hazard communication Assist operations and maintenance with creation and maintenance of individual energy isolation plans Track training completion and maintain certifications Assist operations managers, plant managers, and supervisors with incident investigation, including root cause analysis and corrective action development Work with operations managers to drive completion of corrective actions resulting from EHS events, audits, etc. Lead safety committee Regularly update screencloud with safety postings Communicate findings and lessons learned across all facilities Perform regular safety audits and site inspections across multiple locations within region Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors; ensure timely corrective action Travel between facilities in region 25%-50% ~50% time spent on operations floor Promote a proactive safety culture through meetings, toolbox talks, and safety committees Partner with supervisors and managers to reinforce accountability Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: Althoughnodirect reports, the position will providequalityand safetyfocused guidance toorganizational leadership and process teams, will serve on committees and specialteamsand perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and industrial safety practice Experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels Strong organizational and communication skills Willingness to travel between facilities Proficient in basic Microsoft programs and windows-based applications Ability to identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred. 3–5+ years of safety experience in manufacturing, steel, or heavy industrial environments. Multi-site experience is a strong plus. Steel industry knowledge and experience, a plus Licenses/Designations and Certifications OSHA 30-hour Physical Demands and Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually low to medium. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Note:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills associated with the position. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr Monarch Steel of Alabama, Inc.