EHS Specialist

Company Description

NS BlueScope - Coated Products North America (Coated Products) is a joint venture between Nippon Steel and BlueScope Steel. The Coated Product business operates in the United States, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, with its headquarters based in Singapore. This joint venture provides a strong platform to capture growth in new market segments. ASC Profiles LLC and Steelscape LLC are part of the NS BlueScope Coated Products business in the United States and is an industry leader on the forefront of offering innovative steel product solutions. With over 600 employees and eight manufacturing plants across the Western United States, we have built trusted brands which have served the construction industry for over 50 years.

Steelscape, LLC is a national supplier of metallic-coated and pre-painted steel. Aimed at servicing the construction industry, Steelscape’s products can be used for a wide range of applications from metal buildings to architectural roofing to decking and framing. Steelscape’s facilities, located in Kalama, Washington; and Rancho Cucamonga, California are strategically located near major truck, ship and rail routes to service the Western U.S. market.

Job Description

This role will lead HSE activities and coordinate HSE process improvements by analyzing work environments to design and implement programs to increase control effectiveness, prevent disease, injury, and/or environmental impacts. Responsibilities span across CA locations and may expand to other states as needed. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate HSE compliance activities with the designated site management teams to reduce risk for employees, contractors and visitors.  Safety onboarding program for new hires.
• Conducts and coordinates site inspections/assessments to monitor compliance with applicable HSE requirements including operating permits, and the overall HSE plan, (14 BlueScope Standards, Codes of Practice Learning Teams/HOP, and HSE SOP’s). Track and respond to state reporting requirements. Stay abreast of federal and state OSHA compliance, implement requirements, educate manager and employees, and track compliance.
• Conduct and assist in investigations, Learning Teams, HSE Committee and Small Group Activities. Work with supervisors and employees to develop action plans, provide guidance and recommendations, and monitor the results of the plan.
• Manage Workers Compensation programs, claim management, employee and leader engagement, in conjunction Sr. Manager HSE and support from HR across CA locations. Support may expand to other states as needed.  
• Develop and present HSE materials and training in coordination with HSE and Training Team. Track training completion and compliance requirements for designated locations.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements:

Minimum:-

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, Environmental or Health related topic.  Candidates without a bachelor’s degree will be considered if demonstrated seven years’ experience in industrial HSE role.
• 3 years in industrial Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) role.
• Technical Knowledge in OSHA, EPA, DOT, SCAQMD, ANSI, NFPA (Preferred knowledge of California Regulations)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Workers Compensation Regulations
• Demonstrated success in improving health and safety principles including safety leadership and engagement.

Preferred:-

• CA Technical Knowledge in CalOSHA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, SCAQMD, ANSI, NFPA.

Skills & Competencies:- 

• Subject matter expert in OSHA compliance and technical standards and how to research them.
• Influencing Skills
• Strong project management skills – the ability to translate business challenges into practical HSE strategies.
• Organization and Time Management
• Organizational Agility
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Courage of convictions – able to hold people to account
• Builds collaborative relationships
• Techcnical skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI
• Follow 14 BlueScope Standards, Codes of Practice and HSE SOP’s
• Stay abreast of state and federal compliance requirements.

Additional Information

Additional information

Pay Range: $77,211 - $115,817annually

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.