In compliance with the applicable legislation and the corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)
requirements, the candidate will manage the overall HSE programs such as risk assessment, workplace
inspections, incident management, emergency response, safety training, and ensure their embedment
in the organization. Support the CSC Lean Initiative through active engagement and participation in
continuous process improvement from a HSE perspective.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Advise higher management regarding applicable HSE legal and corporate requirements.
- Ensure compliance with the HSE applicable legal requirements; Stay abreast of corporate and
governmental regulatory agencies' safety and environmental standards and requirements by
attending training sessions, seminars, studying published material on compliance; uses
knowledge to develop and administer safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Interprets federal/state/local government regulations to ensure compliance and coordinates
with regulatory agencies to negotiate terms of compliance; completes applicable
permits/reports.
- Develop and implement programs in line with the Corporate Health and Safety Management
System (Risk assessment, workplace inspection, machine safety, incident management, working
at heights, etc.).
- Identify the HSE training needs and develop appropriate risk-specific training (Hazardous
material, fork-lift truck, lifting operations, etc.).
- Ensure individuals assigned with HSE responsibilities receive appropriate training (General
managers, plant manager, maintenance, direct supervisors, etc.).
- Support the direct supervisors in order to facilitate the implementation of HSE programs.
- Measure the HSE performance and report the results to the Tactical Committee and the
Corporate Team.
- Seek HSE continuous improvement by controlling hazards and mitigating risk levels.
- Perform safety audits, inspections, and accident/incident investigations, observe employee
activities and workplace conditions, submit recommendations to management to correct
deficiencies, eliminate hazards, and improve the overall program.
- Review safety statistics, accident reports, and safety audit results through team safety meetings
with employees and management in order to solicit suggestions for improvement and make
recommendations.
- Encourage employee participation in safety programs through continual communication, close
observation, and committee work.
- Prepare, review and submit accident/injury reports, obtain proper authorization and work with
Human Resources to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed/filed.
High school diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor's degree in a related health and safety field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing setting and OSHA 30 certification
preferred or minimum of 2 years related experience in non-manufacturing setting and OSHA 30
certification obtained within 6 months of employment.
- Thorough knowledge of safety principles and related Occupational, Health and Safety legal
requirements.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization and ability to
teach others.
- Computer skills, especially to navigate in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Occasional travel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Frequent communication with others to exchange information.
- Frequent repetition of motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Frequent moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Occasional adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
- Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Constant use of computer for prolonged periods.
- Constantly thinking and processing information.
- Constantly maintaining concentration and focus on tasks.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- General office environment.
- May require occasional exposure to production areas with airborne particles, loud noises, and
extreme heat and cold. Personal protection equipment is required when entering a
manufacturing plant.
DISCLAIMER:
Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested,
reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of their job, absent undue hardship. CSC retains the right to change or assign other duties to
this position.
Req Benefits: In addition to base salary, this role will be eligible for participation in Canam Steel Corp (CSC)'s benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, (plus additional voluntary benefits) and 401K (with employer match).
