Location: Fully onsite in Cleveland, OH
Position Purpose / MissionJoin a team that puts people first. As a Safety Specialist, you'll play a key role in creating a workplace where every employee goes home safe, every day. You'll lead initiatives that strengthen our safety culture, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and empower employees with the knowledge and tools they need to work safely.
This role is hands on, collaborative, and highly visible across the organization. You'll partner with operations, leadership, and cross functional teams to reduce risk, investigate incidents, and drive proactive improvements that make a real impact on our people and our business.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent experience
3+ years of safety experience
Experience facilitating and leading cross functional teams
Strong background in developing and delivering safety training at all organizational levels
Practical experience with safety process improvement
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
Familiarity with basic medical terminology
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
Skilled at influencing without direct authority
Preferred QualificationsExperience in a manufacturing environment
Master's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field
Experience developing and managing safety content within a Learning Management System (LMS)
Experience interacting with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
Major AccountabilitiesChampion a safe working environment across all Charter Steel locations
Maintain accurate safety documentation to ensure OSHA compliance
Coordinate and deliver new hire safety orientation
Support, develop, and actively participate in Safety Teams
Develop, coordinate, and deliver ongoing safety training
Conduct and document safety inspections and audits
Develop, maintain, and audit Risk Assessments and Safe Work Practices
Partner with teams to identify root causes of incidents and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with Safety Team members across the business to ensure consistency in programs and standards
Maintain and oversee the safety documentation system
Follow Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System procedures
Meet all essential job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation
Why This Role MattersThis isn't just compliance - it's culture. You'll be part of a team that shapes how people work, how leaders lead, and how safety becomes a shared responsibility across the organization. If you're passionate about protecting people, improving processes, and driving meaningful change, this is a place where your work truly matters.
We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
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Job Summary:
The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining systems that support both hardware and software aspects of motion control, SCADA, and automation projects. This role will collaborate closely with the maintenance and operations teams to enhance safety protocols, minimize downtime, and drive business advancement through modernization and digitization initiatives.
Travel: Up to 10%
What You Will Do on a Typical Day:
Solve complex control engineering challenges and program using IEC 61131-3 languages within Rockwell Automation and Siemens toolsets.
Provide 24/7 support for businesses and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to fix root-cause issues, reduce downtime, and improve safety.
Design, select, manage, program, and commission automation equipment to enhance existing systems, including PLC programming and interfacing with HMI, MES, and SQL database systems.
Enable internal and external partners to understand design standards, implementation strategies, and best practices, while maintaining proper documentation.
Identify opportunities to increase safety, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve quality.
Mentor and train others to improve safety, lower downtime, and expand off-hour support resources.
What You Will Need:
Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) or commensurate experience.
Five plus years of professional experience with automation and control systems design.
High level of proficiency working with PLC Hardware, PLC programming, automation controls, and Control Systems
Ability to contribute on large scale projects.
Knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A).
Knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI B11/RIA 15, OSHA).
Good working knowledge of CAD for updating and creating electrical drawings.
Applicable knowledge of HMI and programming languages.
Availability for on-call rotation 2-4x per month
US Citizen or Green Card Holder
"Nice to Have" Experience:
Demonstrated experience in full-cycle project management of CapEx projects
Eight plus years of professional experience with automation and control systems design.
Experience with multiple PLC languages.
Experience in Power Systems and Power Electronics.
Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives
Heavy Industrial or similar industrial experience.
Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments
Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet networks, Wireless Networks, and field bus networking.
Experience with motion control systems consisting of motors, drives, and encoders.
Knowledge of cyber-security protocols and methods to ensure systems are secure and protected.
Why do Engineers like working at Charter?
Our family culture fosters positive personal connections, and you'll have opportunities for career advancement through classes and training. Employees appreciate working on meaningful projects that push their critical thinking and benefit from innovation fueled by continual reinvestment.
Join us to tailor your career path and make a significant impact. Apply today!
We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
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