Safety Specialist
Richmond, VA - USA
Job Summary
Our team is seeking a Safety Specialist to join our team. This role promotes a culture of safety in our fabrication shops. The ideal candidate will develop implement and oversee health and safety programs to prevent accidents and injuries ensuring a safe working environment.
WHO WE ARE
Kinsley Steel has been delivering unmatched quality steel on time and on budget since 1985. Our certified and highly skilled teams specialize in structural steel design engineering detailing fabrication erection and retrofit to existing structural members.
THIS ROLE
The Safety Specialist supports the implementation and daily execution of Kinsley Steels safety program within the fabrication shop environment. This role emphasizes consistent floor presence hazard recognition employee engagement and reinforcement of safe work practices during steel fabrication activities.
This position is hands-on and shop-focused designed to build practical safety experience while supporting supervisors and employees in maintaining a safe efficient fabrication operation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Shop Floor Presence & Engagement
- Maintain a consistent presence on the fabrication shop floor
- Observe fabrication activities and identify hazards in real time
- Engage employees to reinforce safe behaviors and correct unsafe conditions
- Support a visible approachable safety presence
Inspections & Hazard Identification
- Document findings and track corrective actions to closure
Training & Communication
- Assist with new hire safety onboarding for shop employees
- Support and help deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings
- Provide clear practical safety coaching
Incident Support
- Assist with incident and near-miss reporting
- Participate in incident investigations
- Help identify root causes and corrective actions
- Follow up to ensure corrective actions are completed
Program Support & Documentation
- Maintain safety records (inspections training logs reports)
- Assist with documentation and recordkeeping
- Support continuous improvement of shop safety programs
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2 years of experience in a safety EHS or risk management role preferred
- Relevant professional certifications preferred such as ASP or CSP
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Kinsley Steel Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Kinsley Steel Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.
Required Experience:
IC