Safety Coordinator

Emerson•Erie, PA

14h

About The Position

If you are a Safety Coordinator professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on safety performance within our Erie, PA foundry. You will help strengthen our culture of safety by developing programs, partnering with operations, and supporting continuous improvement across all aspects of foundry safety. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Requirements

Experience supporting workplace safety in a foundry, metal casting, heavy manufacturing, or industrial environment.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and the ability to apply them in a manufacturing setting.
Ability to lead training sessions and communicate safety concepts clearly and effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to perform root-cause analysis and recommend practical solutions.
Proficiency with MS Office applications and the ability to maintain accurate documentation.
Capability to work safely in high‑heat areas and around heavy equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, and lift up to 40 lbs. in a foundry environment while wearing required PPE.
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
Experience with industrial hygiene practices such as air monitoring, noise sampling, or silica testing.
Familiarity with environmental regulations, EPA compliance, and state-level safety or environmental requirements.
Experience using EHS management software or digital reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining workplace health and safety programs, policies, and procedures that comply with OSHA and company standards.
Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments focused on foundry-specific hazards such as molten metal, silica exposure, high heat, and heavy machinery.
Maintain and update critical safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Respiratory Protection, Hazard Communication, PPE requirements, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, and Electrical Safety.
Lead or support industrial hygiene monitoring activities, including noise, silica, and air-quality sampling.
Coordinate and deliver safety training, including new-hire orientation, hazard communication, PPE usage, and emergency response, ensuring employees and contractors understand foundry-specific risks.
Track and maintain accurate training records and certification requirements.
Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and daily communications that reinforce safe work behaviors.
Lead incident investigations using root-cause analysis and develop corrective actions that strengthen long-term risk reduction.
Maintain documentation for near misses, injuries, and safety observations and prepare reports for leadership and regulatory review.
Support internal and external audits, maintain safety metrics, and ensure accurate OSHA and regulatory documentation.
Participate in emergency response planning and drills.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to identify improvement opportunities and support the implementation of engineering and administrative controls.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the foundry.
Perform other duties as assigned.