American Steel and Aluminum (ASA), a leading metals supplier and fabricator dating back to 1806, has always prided itself in delivering world class products to our extensive customer base through a focus on innovation, quality, and integrity.
Our mission has, and always will be, to ensure ASA continues to be an industry leader with unmatched quality, customer service second to none, and a workforce that is inclusive and dynamic.
With customers that span across a multitude of industries – defense, robotics, automotive, industrial, and more – our organization requires a team just as diverse to continue meeting the needs of our customer base.
For ASA, it’s not just about attracting top talent; rather our emphasis on championing continual employee development, providing challenging and rewarding assignments, and leveraging a collaborative team culture is what separates us from our competition.
While we have a rich history that is almost 220 years old, we welcome you to join our growing organization and help usher in the next generation of Team ASA.
Why Join Our Team?
- Transparent & Rewarding Culture!
- Competitive Pay!
- Advancement Opportunities!
- Paid Time Off – Vacation, Personal, Sick, Maternity / Paternity / Family, Bereavement, and Holidays!
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield!
- Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care) & Health Savings Account (HSA) Plans!
- Traditional & Roth 401(k) With Company Match!
- Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance!
- Employee Assistance Program!
- Tuition & Ongoing Development Reimbursement!
- Community Outreach / Volunteer Events!
- Pet Insurance!
- Employee Perks / Discounts On Vacations, Events, & More!
Position Summary
Workplace safety and environmental concerns are of paramount importance to ASA. At ASA, we want every employee to feel assured they are working in a safe, secure, and productive work environment. Reporting to the Vice President & General Manager, the EHS Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development, execution, and performance of their division’s overall safety program. The EHS Specialist will not only help execute the EHS mission on a day-to-day basis but also continually work in concert with operational teams to build a cooperative approach to consistently improving our workplace safety culture.
What You’ll Do
Reports directly to the Corporate Director, Environmental, Health, & Safety.Ensure the division’s compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental, workplace safety & health, and transportation laws and regulations (DOT), including the documentation of such compliance through, for example, site visits and operational audit programs.Advise management on EH&S performance, potential risks, and recommend corrective actions.Implement programs to mitigate workplace injuries, accidents, and environmental impacts.Manage emergency response plans, ensuring effective preparedness for environmental or safety incidents.Conduct all incident investigations to not only ensure the accuracy of each incident report but that a thorough incident root cause analysis is utilized to prevent future, similar incidents.Work alongside operational teams to drive management accountability for improving the division’s overall EHS performance by assisting in the development and reporting of KPIs and communicating critical events to senior management.Drive workplace health & safety training standards and matrices (by position); conducts and / or coordinates training & awareness programs, including the onboarding of new employees and the execution of weekly huddle meetings / toolbox talks, monthly / annual compliance training, and other training needs (as required). The EHS Specialist will also ensure that all training is documented and retained per the company’s standards.Support operations leadership and the maintenance team with the tracking of equipment inspections (and the associated expirations) as well as participate in regular reviews of maintenance logs with the aforementioned groups.Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of safety program administrative documentation and infrastructure, including but not limited to, the safety manual, training programs & matrices, job safety analysis, site inspections, accident investigations, OSHA recordkeeping, etc.Maintains the division’s life-safety systems (e.g., fire extinguishers, fire systems, AEDs, first-aid kits, etc) while ensuring systems remain functional and compliant with company policies and local / state / federal law.Manage regulatory reporting, inspections, audits, and documentation for EH&S practices.Maintain current knowledge of emerging regulations and best practices, advising leadership on compliance and risk management strategies.Execute miscellaneous duties, as assigned by management.Required Skill and Experience
College degree in occupational health & safety or other relevant experience / education preferred.Demonstrated experience working as a safety professional – with proven success, tactically and strategically.Knowledge of EH&S regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and local environmental laws.Completion of OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour class within the last 2-3 years highly preferred.Effective oral & written communication and customer service skills.Proficiency in utilizing software & technology tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, etc.) to fulfill job requirements.Capable of prioritizing and organizing multiple tasks and projects to ensure efficient productivity and high-quality completion of assignments.Ability to build rapport and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels.Work independently as well as collaboratively in a team - engaging key stakeholders, where necessary.Pro-active and enthusiastic problem solver – identifying business risks, develop appropriate solutions, and implement programs successfully.Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field of study and / or an equivalent combination of experience and professional accreditations preferred.A minimum of a high school diploma.Previous experience in a EHS role with a government supplier and ISO 9001-2015 certified organization highly desired.Physical Requirements
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 support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job. Employee safety is a top priority at ASA and assigned workload may involve handling of heavy machinery, tools, and materials and as such, we like to be clear and transparent about the physical requirements to perform this role safely.
Ability to lift at least 40 lbs. and utilize team-lift or machine-assisted lifting for objects greater than 40 lbs.Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.Close mental and visual attention required, coordinating manual dexterity with mental and visual attention for sustained periods of time.Pass initial drug test and physical.EEO Statement
American Steel and Aluminum provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Steel and Aluminum complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
