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Safety Director
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GPAC
College Station, TX (In Person)
$135,000 Salary, Full-Time
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JOB DESCRIPTION A
growing and well-established Structural Steel Fabricator / Erector is seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead and strengthen safety operations across structural steel erection projects throughout the Gulf market. This individual will provide strategic and hands-on leadership for all aspects of environmental health and safety while supporting field operations, driving compliance initiatives, reducing risk exposure, and reinforcing a strong safety-first culture across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor with a strong backlog of work and long-term growth potential.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage all company safety initiatives for structural steel erection operations
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve company safety policies, procedures, and training programs
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, client-specific requirements, and applicable safety regulations
- Conduct jobsite audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and corrective action plans
- Partner with Operations, Project Management, and Field Leadership to proactively mitigate risk
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries while driving root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Lead onboarding and safety orientation programs for field employees and subcontractors
- Manage and maintain safety documentation, reporting, and compliance records
- Track and report safety KPIs including TRIR, EMR, incident trends, and leading indicators
- Support preconstruction efforts with site-specific safety planning and client safety requirements
- Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and ongoing employee engagement initiatives
- Build and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of safety leadership experience supporting structural steel erection, industrial construction, or related heavy construction environments
- Direct experience supporting steel erection field operations strongly preferred
- OSHA 500 and/or CSHP certification
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, steel erection standards, and construction safety best practices
- Experience conducting investigations, audits, and implementing corrective actions
- Familiarity with fall protection, crane operations, rigging, elevated work, and heavy equipment safety
- Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, project teams, superintendents, and field personnel
- Experience developing and delivering safety training programs
- Strong organizational, documentation, and leadership skills