Health & Safety Specialist
Summary Of Responsibilities
Actively participate in and support the company and site Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention Program
Engage with employees at all levels of the organization to identify, address, and resolve health and safety concerns
Support the Cleveland-Cliffs Steel health and safety programs, protocols, and management systems
Participate in the Joint Safety and Health program with local union and company leadership
Serve as a coach and mentor to line managers and supervisors, supporting execution of safety leadership responsibilities
Investigate, review, and respond to employee safety and health issues, concerns, and improvement suggestions
Communicate injuries and safety-related incidents to operations leadership and the Manager of Health, Safety, and Security, as directed
Participate in and lead injury and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action development
Support and participate in regulatory inspections, as assigned
Develop, conduct, and coordinate safety training for employees, new hires, contractors, and vendors
Perform safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and equipment to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance
Provide technical guidance and mentoring related to safety initiatives, OSHA regulations, and industry best practices
Collect, analyze, and trend safety data (e.g., injuries, illnesses, near-misses, work orders, audits, inspections, investigations)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years of experience in a heavy industrial environment
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, promote teamwork, earn trust, and lead by example
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field
- Professional safety certification (CSP, CIH, ASP, or similar)
- Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment
- OSHA 500 or OSHA 501 certification
Pay
The salary range for this role is $75,000 to $95,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.
About the Role
This role provides leadership and technical expertise to support a proactive, prevention-based approach to occupational health and safety.
Requirements
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Benefits
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. offers an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.
Schedule
Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
None listed specifically in the job posting.
Benefits
Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.
Pay
The salary range for this role is $75,000 to $95,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.
Schedule
An employee’s work schedule may vary based on operational needs.