Safety Specialist

Kinsley Steel • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Safety Specialist supports the implementation and daily execution of Kinsley Steel’s safety program within its fabrication shops. The role is hands-on and shop-focused, emphasizing regular shop-floor presence, hazard recognition, employee engagement, and reinforcement of safe work practices during steel fabrication activities. The specialist supports supervisors and employees in maintaining a safe and efficient fabrication operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of experience in a safety, EHS, or risk management role is preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications are preferred, such as ASP or CSP.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain a visible, approachable safety presence.
• Document inspection findings and track corrective actions through completion.
• Assist with new-hire safety onboarding for shop employees.
• Support and help deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Provide clear, practical safety coaching.
• 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.
• Maintain safety records, including inspections, training logs, and reports.
• Assist with safety documentation and recordkeeping.
• Support continuous improvement of shop safety programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level