Fabrication Shop Safety Champion

Coastal Staffing Services LLC; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Staffing Services LLC in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Safety Technician to promote and maintain a safe fabrication shop. You will support safety programs, conduct inspections, train staff, and ensure OSHA compliance, partnering with supervisors to prevent incidents and injuries.

You will collaborate on hazard identification, recordkeeping, and incident investigations while fostering a culture of safety across the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of safety experience in fabrication, manufacturing, industrial, or construction environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry safety standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to conduct inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections of fabrication shop areas, equipment, tools, and work practices.
• Identify workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions to eliminate or reduce risks.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
• Monitor welding, cutting, grinding, painting, lifting, rigging, and confined space activities for safe work practices.
• Assist with the development and implementation of safety policies, programs, and procedures.
• Conduct incident, near‑miss, and injury investigations and prepare detailed reports.
• Maintain OSHA logs, safety records, inspection reports, and training documentation.
• Coordinate and conduct employee safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks.
• Verify the proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, fall protection, respiratory protection, and hazard communication programs.
• Participate in emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Monitor contractor safety compliance while on company premises.
• Track corrective actions and follow up to ensure timely completion.
• Assist management with safety audits, risk assessments, and regulatory inspections.
• Promote a positive safety culture through employee engagement and coaching.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety inspections

Documentation

Auditing

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Coastal Staffing Services LLC in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Safety Technician to promote and maintain a safe fabrication shop. You will support safety programs, conduct inspections, train staff, and ensure OSHA compliance, partnering with supervisors to prevent incidents and injuries.

You will collaborate on hazard identification, recordkeeping, and incident investigations while fostering a culture of safety across the facility.