Job Responsibilities

Implements procedures focused on ensuring and improving the safety and health of workers and their surroundings. These processes play a significant role in achieving and maintaining the overall safety and environmental goals of the organization.  Focuses on the relationships between people and their environment; promotes human health and well-being; and fosters healthy and safe communities.

• Ensure facility safety policies and procedures are in full compliance with corporate, local, state, and federal rules & regulations

• Serve as ambassador of the Koppers Zero Harm Program both locally and at the corporate level

• Experience in developing and implementing safety programs and policies

• Maintain requisite files and records

• Mentor/coach hourly employees at facility in safe methods and correct procedures for accomplishing daily assigned tasks

• Participate in behavioral based observation program

• Coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices

• Administer the Safe Permit to Work program

• Manage company safety policies and OSHA compliance programs

• Evaluate Health and Safety methods, policies, procedures and programs

• Coordinate and engage with the site Safety Committee

• Execute safety training

• Establish and supervise an employee-based safety committee.

• Manage OSHA compliance programs

• Research regulatory requirements, industry standards and best practices

• Confidentially handle records and follow policy on information release

• Periodically inspect facility to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where needed and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.

• Lead the investigation of accidents and injuries

• Order safety gear and supplies for workplace

• Stay up to date on state and federal health & safety regulations

• Conducts emergency drills to gauge site & employee readiness

• Consult with site managers regarding the implementation of new safety procedures

• Address any workplace-related health issues and accidents

• Compile and submit accident reports required by regulatory agencies

• Oversee the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time

• Coordinate with Corporate Safety & Culture and Engagement in the onboarding process for newly hired employees

• Conduct contractor safety training and assist in monitoring contractor work at the facility for safety compliance

• Performs other duties as assigned

Candidate Qualifications/ Requirements

• SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) related degree or;

• Other college degree with 1-2 years SHE related experience or;

• >5 years relevant SHE work experience.

• Hands-on work ethic with the proficiency to put the health and well-being of our employees, environment and community first in an industrial atmosphere

• Comfortable managing/coaching/mentoring at the plant floor level

• Previous work experience in the health and safety field is required

• Excellent organizational skills

• Computer proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to work in a team environment is a must

• Strong leadership, communication, and training skills

• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

• Management experience preferred

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.