Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist Kinsley Steel, Inc. - 1.7 Richmond, VA Job Details Full-time 11 hours ago Qualifications Employee onboarding Record keeping EHS Safety inspections for hazard identification Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Mid-level Inspection reporting and documentation Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Risk management Certified Safety Professional Associate Safety Professional Safety records management Root cause analysis Employee engagement Training Onboarding process management 2 years Health and safety training programs Full 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