Shop Safety Coordinator

Mid South Steel•College Park, GA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Midsouth Steel, a leader in structural steel fabrication and erection for over 25 years, is seeking a dedicated Shop Safety Coordinator to support and enhance safety operations across our two neighboring fabrication facilities. This role is critical to maintaining a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with regulations, and protecting the well-being of our team. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and passionate about workplace safety in an industrial environment.

Requirements

OSHA 30 or OSHA 511 Certification (General Industry – 29 CFR 1910) required
Knowledge of incident investigation
Bilingual in English and Spanish required
Strong understanding of Experience Modification Rate (EMR) and its impact on workers’ compensation
Prior experience in a fabrication or machine shop environment
Equipment certifications (or the ability to obtain and train others) for: Overhead cranes Forklifts Plasma cutters Welding equipment

Nice To Haves

Additional safety certifications will be considered
Train-the-trainer experience is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary safety representative for all shop and office new hires during onboarding
Deliver job-specific safety orientations
Ensure employees understand and commit to all safety policies and procedures
Partner with company Safety Managers to evaluate, improve, and enforce shop safety practices
Conduct shop audits and address safety concerns based on audit findings
Maintain and manage OSHA logs and ensure accurate, timely reporting
Oversee and regularly review emergency evacuation plans for both shop and office environments
Provide safety training for shop employees on machinery, tools, and equipment
Ensure safe loading practices and compliance standards are met for Midsouth Steel transport trucks
Support employees with work-related medical care, including attending appointments when necessary