Key Objectives

Achieve and sustain full OSHA compliance, including removal from OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP), if applicable.
Lead safety oversight for the new Melt Shop construction, ensuring all contractors and subcontractors meet Vinton Steel, OSHA, and applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements.
Establish and maintain a proactive, accountable, and continuous-improvement safety culture across all departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

OSHA Compliance & Regulatory Leadership

Lead all efforts related to OSHA compliance, inspections, citations, abatements, and follow-up actions.
Develop and execute a strategic plan to remove Vinton Steel from OSHA’s bad list/SVEP, including:
Root cause analysis of prior violations
Corrective and preventive action plans
Ongoing monitoring and documentation of compliance
Serve as the primary point of contact for OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
Ensure timely and accurate completion and submission of OSHA logs (300, 300A, 301) and required reports.
Conduct internal audits and gap analyses to identify and correct compliance deficiencies.

Melt Shop Construction Safety Oversight

Oversee all safety aspects of the new Melt Shop construction project from planning through commissioning.
Review and approve contractor and subcontractor safety programs, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and site-specific safety plans.
Ensure contractor compliance with OSHA standards, Vinton Steel safety policies, and construction best practices.
Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits of contractors and subcontractors.
Enforce corrective actions for non-compliance and stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
Coordinate with engineering, project management, and operations teams to integrate safety into design, layout, and commissioning activities.

Contractor & Subcontractor Management

Establish contractor safety orientation, onboarding, and qualification requirements.
Monitor contractor injury rates, near misses, and safety performance metrics.
Investigate contractor incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented and documented.
Maintain records of contractor compliance, training, and insurance as required.

Incident Management & Risk Reduction

Lead investigations of workplace incidents, near misses, and property damage events.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Track trends and develop initiatives to reduce recordable injuries, lost-time incidents, and high-risk exposures.
Manage return-to-work and light-duty coordination in collaboration with HR.

Training & Safety Culture Development

Develop, implement, and deliver safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and contractors.
Ensure compliance with required training such as Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Hot Work, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, and Hazard Communication.
Promote employee engagement in safety through safety committees, toolbox talks, and reporting programs.
Mentor supervisors and managers on safety leadership and accountability.

Program Development & Administration

Develop, maintain, and update written safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations as applicable (air, water, waste, and spill prevention).
Manage safety metrics, KPIs, and reporting to executive leadership.
Oversee safety-related vendors, consultants, and medical providers.

Leadership & Collaboration

Partner with HR, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Project Management to align safety with business objectives.
Advise executive leadership on safety risks, compliance status, and improvement initiatives.
Participate in management reviews, audits, and strategic planning meetings.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 10 years of safety leadership experience in heavy industrial or high-hazard environments (steel, manufacturing, construction, or similar).
Demonstrated experience managing OSHA inspections, citations, and abatement processes.
Proven experience overseeing construction safety, including contractors and subcontractors.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations (General Industry and Construction).

Skills & Competencies

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

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Work Location: In person

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