Safety Specialist

Kinsley Steel, Inc. • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Safety Specialist supports the implementation and daily execution of Kinsley Steel's safety program in the fabrication shop environment. The role focuses on maintaining a consistent presence on the shop floor, recognizing hazards, engaging employees, and reinforcing safe work practices during steel fabrication activities. This hands-on, shop-focused position builds practical safety experience while supporting supervisors and employees in maintaining a safe, efficient fabrication operation.

Kinsley Steel has delivered steel fabrication and related services since 1985. Its teams specialize in structural steel design, engineering, detailing, fabrication, erection, and retrofit to existing structural members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 documentation and recordkeeping.
• Support continuous improvement of shop safety programs.

What This Job Offers

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