Safety & Industrial Hygiene Specialist III

United States Steel Corporation

  • Houston, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job DescriptionSafety and Industrial Hygiene is a core component of our business and key to our success as one of the world's largest steel producers. U.S. Steel has a long-standing commitment to the safety and health of all employees who work in our facilities.United States Steel Corporation has an immediate opening for a Safety & Industrial Hygiene Specialist at our Offshore Operations Houston. This position will develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety and health programs and conduct safety and process reviews.Responsibilities:
  • Analyze safety data/trends (internal and external) and assist in the development of corrective action plans.
  • Collaborate on a scheduled basis with division and area managers in appraising the performance of units, reviewing division and area incident experience, and collaborate on recommendations and action to be taken by the respective unit concerning Safety & Industrial Hygiene issues.
  • Assist facilities in implementing corporate/plant/division specific Safety & Industrial Hygiene initiatives.
  • Conduct frequent reviews of established plant safety and industrial hygiene procedures to ensure ongoing effectiveness and compliance.
  • Assist in generating division specific information for monthly safety meetings.
  • Audit random meetings for quality of information, presentation of instructor, and employee participation.
  • Assist departments/divisions in implementing improvement plans for noted deficiencies.
  • Assist divisions in developing and implementing procedures including Safe Job Procedures, energy control procedures, Standard Practices and PPE requirements.
  • Periodically conduct safety conversations with employees as well as line management to ensure the consistent use and quality of the safety conversation program.
  • Conduct walks thru of divisions observing conditions and work practices.
  • Take immediate steps to modify unsafe practices and elicit required personnel to address housekeeping and unsafe conditions noted.
  • Participate in the pre-startup safety review of new facilities, equipment, or processes in conjunction with Engineering and Operating personnel.
  • Participate in the development of plant specific safety and hygiene audit programs.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of training programs for plant management and union personnel in compliance with MSHA regulations and recognized health hazards.
  • Provide assistance in communicating new systems initiatives or system-related changes for any Safety and IH systems in use at plant locations and provide feedback on new initiatives or changes as needed.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related safety degree or equivalent work experience in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience of industrial hygiene/safety experience
  • Must be willing to travel to Arkansas on a monthly basis
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred but not required
Preferred:
  • Master's degree in a related safety field
  • Safety training and risk management background
  • Other skills desired: Communications, Teamwork, Organization, Leadership, Problem Solving, Planning and Computer Skills.
CompanyUnited States Steel CorporationCompany OverviewSince 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:
  • Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® 2022, '23, '24
  • Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
  • Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
  • Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24
Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)Competency SummaryAt U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

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