Safety Coordinator
Emerson
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:
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.
Who You Are
You make informed decisions by gathering and analyzing relevant data and use sound judgment to choose the best path forward. You take ownership of challenges, follow through on commitments, and work collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals. You influence effectively at all levels by listening, engaging openly, and communicating with clarity. You remain resilient in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt your approach as conditions change. You enjoy learning, stay open to new ideas, and actively seek ways to improve processes and outcomes.
For This Role, You Will Need:
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.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
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.
Our Culture and Commitment To You
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
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Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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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.