Job Description

Job Description

Safety 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 committment to the safety and health of all employees who work in our facilities.

Description: United States Steel Corporation has an immediate opening for a Safety & Industrial Hygiene Specialist in our Minnesota Ore Operations located in Mt. Iron, MN. This position will develop, implement and maintain comprehensive safety and health programs and conduct safety and process reviews. Additional responsibilities will include: 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 walk 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: Bachelors degree in Safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related safety degree or equivalent work experience A minimum of 1-2 years of industrial hygiene/safety experience Preferred: Masters 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.

Requisition Type

US-Exempt

Company Overview

Steel is essential to advancing modern society. In fact, countless aspects of our lives wouldn’t be possible without it. From state-of-the-art household appliances and safer, more fuel-efficient automobiles — to steel framing that makes our homes stronger and tubular products that support the development of our nation’s energy resources — our products build quality of life for people around the world. U. S. Steel is on an exciting transformational journey to become the iconic corporation — a company set apart from the competition through the talent of our people, the quality of our product, and the strength of our performance. We are seeking talented, motivated people to help us create the next generation of U. S. Steel, known for consistently out-performing the competition, delivering superior returns, and creating value for our customers as a world-class supplier of innovative steel products and solutions.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience managing in an MSHA regulated facility.
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations and the ability to interpret and implement regulatory changes in a dynamic Mining Operation.
• Masters degree in a related safety field

Job Category

Manufacturing & Production

Competency Summary

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results