Health & Safety Specialist Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC paid time off, retirement plan United States, West Virginia, Princeton 640 Clover Dew Dairy Road (Show on map) Aug 19, 2026

Location:

Princeton, WV Cleveland-Cliffs has an opportunity as a Health & Safety Specialist at Princeton Coal. Safety is at the core of everything we do. In this role, you will partner with operations, maintenance, preparation plant, loadout, and support teams to promote a strong safety culture, support employee well-being, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will have a direct impact on reducing risk, preventing incidents, improving workplace safety, and driving continuous improvement across the operation.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Partner with employees and leaders to maintain a safe, productive, and compliant work environment. Support and administer health, safety, security, and industrial hygiene programs. Conduct field observations, workplace examinations, and safety audits to identify hazards and implement corrective actions. Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to improve safe work practices and reduce risk. Support the site Safety Team and employee safety initiatives. Assist with industrial hygiene monitoring, including dust, noise, and other occupational exposures. Help oversee emergency response preparedness, fire prevention programs, and safety equipment. Coordinate site security programs and initiatives. Support MSHA inspections, compliance activities, and citation management. Identify root causes of recurring citations and develop sustainable corrective actions. Conduct safety tours focused on hazard recognition, risk reduction, and compliance. Facilitate MSHA-required training, including Miner, Annual Refresher, and task training. Assist with incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development. Maintain training, inspection, incident, and compliance records. Support contractor safety programs and compliance efforts. Promote employee engagement, coaching, and safety awareness initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence positive change, and collaborate across teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze information and solve problems effectively. Strong attention to detail. Self-motivated with a positive attitude and ability to work independently. Excellent attendance and reliability. Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, Mining Engineering, or a related field. Two or more years of safety experience in mining, coal preparation, manufacturing, heavy industrial, or related environments. Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses. Experience delivering safety training and facilitating employee engagement programs. MSHA Certified Mine Foreman, Authorized Trainer, or other relevant safety certifications preferred. Experience working in an industrial environment preferred. Please note that all applicants must meet the physical requirements of the position by the close of the posting period. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail tocareers@clevelandcliffs.comor call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.