Construction Safety Leader - OSHA & Incident Prevention

Mid South Steel; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Midsouth Steel in Texas is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety across fabrication facilities and construction sites. The role focuses on proactively planning and directing the safety program to ensure a safe, compliant work environment for employees, clients, subcontractors, and the public.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in construction safety management, strong knowledge of OSHA standards, experience with cranes and fall protection, and proven incident investigation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction safety management experience (Field steel fabrication and erection preferred).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and applicable 29 CFR 1910 standards.
• Experience with cranes, rigging, structural steel erection, forklifts, MEWPs, and fall protection.
• Excellent incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and safety management software.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company’s safety program for fabrication facilities and construction job sites.
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections and audits.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, customer, and company safety requirements.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, vehicle accidents, and property damage events; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and track corrective action plans through completion.
• Conduct new hire orientations and required safety training.
• Deliver training including: OSHA Construction Safety, Fall Protection, Rigging and Signal Person, Forklift/Powered Industrial Truck, MEWP/Aerial Lift, Hazard Communication, PPE.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Pre‑Task Plans, Lift Plans, and Safe Work Procedures.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and ensure compliance with contractual safety requirements.
• Manage OSHA record‑keeping, injury logs, and required safety documentation.
• Monitor leading and lagging safety indicators and prepare weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Perform audits for equipment inspections for fire extinguishes, forklifts, aerial lifts, rigging gear, and fall protection equipment.
• Support DOT and fleet safety compliance of site deliveries.
• Coordinate emergency response planning and drills.
• Promote continuous improvement through hazard recognition, employee engagement, and safety initiatives.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigation

Communication skills

Safety management software

Driver's license

Job description

Midsouth Steel in Texas is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety across fabrication facilities and construction sites. The role focuses on proactively planning and directing the safety program to ensure a safe, compliant work environment for employees, clients, subcontractors, and the public.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in construction safety management, strong knowledge of OSHA standards, experience with cranes and fall protection, and proven incident investigation skills.