Safety & Maintenace Coordinator - Jackson, TN

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Identify and anticipate EHS concerns and hazards by surveying in the field the environmental, operational, and occupational conditions and recommending corrective actions.
• Work with site leadership to ensure that required equipment inspections and maintenance are completed as required
• Ensure the integrity of the site PPE program by regularly assessing site compliance with required PPE (i.e., employees are wearing the proper PPE, and that it’s in good condition)
• Perform basic new hire EHS training
• Assist where required, the site supervisory staff in the investigation of incidents and documents
• Ensure issues identified through audits, job safety observations (JSO’s), management field observations (MFO’s) are completed on time and per the identified action plans
• Enforce safety policies by conducting inspections; observations, audits, walkthroughs, reporting statistics; counseling managers and employees.
• Assist in ensuring that contractors adhere to SMS requirements
• Assist with any required EHS sampling
• Work with site leadership to maintain appropriate level of necessary PPE conforming to PPE assessments and any specific requirements of the host mill and SMS. Audit, track, order, and maintain primary responsibility for PPE levels
• Support site leadership in medical emergencies and be able to certify for first aid, CPR, AED and bloodborne pathogens
• Working with site leadership to ensure employees are “Fit for Duty” prior to initiating work activities and upon return to work following an injury or prolonged absence.
• Daily walkthroughs and inspections of:
• Equipment (guarding, leaks, light functions etc.)
• Personnel (proper PPE, following established procedures, training, complete pre-use inspections etc.)
• Mobile equipment operations (driving patterns, qualified operators, pre-use inspections complete etc.)
• Ground condition (grading needed, slip trip hazards, etc.)
• Shop conditions (tools put away, garbage disposed of, aerosol cans properly stored, housekeeping, lighting, exit signs, door condition, etc.)
• Rail (switchman pre-use complete, PPE, proper switch LOTO taking place, communication, lead man protection, switch and rail condition, etc.)
• Burner area (fire extinguishers properly staged and charged, proper PPE, no combustibles in work area, pre-use inspections complete, soap and water test bottles available and labeled, inspect hoses and manifolds, etc.)
• Fire extinguishers general (all charged, any used take out of service and stored in spare cabinet for re-charge, proper locations, etc.)
• Eye wash station (clean and functional)
• Shower station (clean and functional)
• First aid kits (stocked)
• Facility signage condition and opportunities
• Ladder condition and locations
• Site housekeeping
• Check bulk storage of chemicals for:
• No leaks
• Containment condition
• Tank labeling
• Spill kits (labeled and stocked)
• Drip pans and spill kits are being utilized as required
• Update injury board
• Collect all checklists, review, and file properly
• Monitor to ensure maintenance procedures on mobile equipment are being followed
• Fire extinguishers are staged as required
• Spotters as needed
• Monitor the status of action items in the EHS KPA platform to highlight items risking “Past Due” status
• Participate in the SMS risk assessment, JSA and SOP development process
• Assist in policy/program development at the site level
• Maintain SDS library for site
• Identify training opportunities and coaching sessions for work force
  
  

GENERAL DUTIES/TASKS:

• Operation must be within parameters established to meet health, safety and environmental requirements as established by the company and by regulating authorities at the local, state and federal level.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and all types of weather (rain, snow, cold, heat)
• Operate with honesty and integrity
• Serve as a coach and role model when promoting EHS
• Have a positive can-do attitude
• Able to work with minimal supervision and with others as part of a team in a fast-paced, non-stop environment
• Willingness to learn and grow in the field of Environment, Health, and Safety
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to travel to other SMS locations as needed
  
  

SAFETY

• This position will be highly visible and is responsible for setting a good example for SMS employees and client representatives
• Adhere to all local, state and federal OSHA and environmental regulations as outlined by the company
  
  

knowledge skills and abilities:

• Established experience in a heavy industrial environment, preferably steel manufacturing with exposure to EHS concepts/requirements
• Familiarity with heavy equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and supervisors
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
  
  

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability as needed
  
  

Work Location:

Based in Jackson, Tennessee on Gerdau steel mill

Work Remotely:

No

Scrap Metal Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Scrap Metal Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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