Safety Specialist

Kinsleysteel; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinsley Steel in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Safety Specialist to promote a culture of safety within our fabrication shops. The ideal candidate will develop and oversee health and safety programs to ensure a safe working environment.

This role emphasizes consistent shop presence, hazard recognition, and employee engagement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience in a safety role. Certifications such as ASP or CSP are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a safety, EHS, or risk management role preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications preferred, such as ASP or CSP.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent presence on the fabrication shop floor.
• Observe fabrication activities and identify hazards in real time.
• Assist with new hire safety onboarding for shop employees.
• Support and help deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Participate in incident investigations and identify root causes.

Skills

Hazard recognition

Safety coaching

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

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 Steel's 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

• Bachelor's 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.