Safety Specialist

Join our Team as a Safety Specialist: Ensure Compliance and Implement Best Practices!

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free by around 2030. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.

About the Position

The Safety Specialist will support, coordinate, and verify facility programs related to safety and security services. This role involves maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations and assisting in the implementation of safety best practices. On-site.

Main Responsibilities 

•    Provide professional guidance to operations, including incident investigation, training, communication, inspection, auditing, hazard assessment, and site safety plans.
•    Conduct plant audits and inspections for compliance with safety programs, laws, and regulations.
•    Implement and enhance safety management systems with written standards, training, monitoring, auditing, and corrective actions.
•    Track and verify corrective actions from audits or investigations.
•    Upgrade safety programs with continuous improvement, covering areas like hearing conservation, respiratory protection, heat stress, crane safety, and confined spaces.
•    Coordinate safety committee meetings and training sessions.
•    Evaluate and audit Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage.
•    Maintain records according to SSAB Safety and Security Policy and regulations.

About You 

•    High school diploma or equivalent. (Bachelors degree in a safety-related field is preferred.)
•    2+ years of safety compliance experience.
•    Good computer skills including Microsoft.
•    Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
•    Enthusiasm, a proactive approach, a strong sense of urgency, a continuous improvement mindset, and flexibility/adaptability.

Our Offer

At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our team members:
•    Bonuses
•    Profit sharing
•    401(k) with 5% employer match
•    10 paid holidays
•    Vacation
•    Excellent, affordable benefits
•    Tuition reimbursement
•    Challenging and interesting work
•    Friendly and inclusive workplace
•    Work for a global company committed to sustainability