Safety Specialist - Selkirk, Canada - Gerdau

Gerdau

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Selkirk, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

LOCATION:

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Posted on Apr 12, 2024:

Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada

AREA:

Safety, Health & Environmental

ABOUT US:

Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 10 million metric tons of mill finished steel products.

Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the company serves customers throughout the U.S.

and Canada, offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod.

Gerdau is the largest recycler in the World. Each year, we transform millions of tons of scrap into steel that is used to build the future.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:

At Gerdau it's all about the people. Gerdau's growth is based on our purpose and on a vision focused on excellence.

The measures of performance are customer satisfaction, the personal and professional growth of each employee, our communities, and the World.

Our culture thrives by embracing diversity, encouraging innovation and creating products that serve humanity.

Reporting to the Safety Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with loss prevention /control systems, as they relate to health and safety and in providing technical support for improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

Will assist managment with the development and implementation of a safety management system aimed at preventing and controlling losses
Will participate in incident preventation activities, including inspections, observations and incident investigations.
Acts in an advisory capacity to managment and may serve as a liaison with governmental agencies as necessary
Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and standards
Provide training and education on health and safety procedures to employees
Investigate accidents and incidents and develop strategies to prevent reoccurrence

Requirements:

Knowledge of safety and health regulations and standards
Knowledge of industrial hygiene
Demonstrated experience with WCB processes and return to work programs
Previous experience in a 7/24 Manufacturing environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Detailoriented and highly organized
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and safety management software
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES:

This is a permanent full-time Monday to Friday position

Gerdau offers excellent benefits including:

Health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and life/accidental life insurance
RRSP with company matching
Employee Assistance Program

Gerdau is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.