Safety Director – Steel Fabrication Manufacturing Facility - Postel

Job description:

Safety Director – Steel Fabrication Manufacturing Facility

Location: Porter, Texas

Salary: Starting at $75,000 annually + Benefits

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead and oversee safety operations at our steel fabrication manufacturing facility in Porter, TX. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in steel fabrication and manufacturing environments, with hands-on experience developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs in a fabrication shop setting.

This role is responsible for promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA and industry regulations, reducing workplace risks, and partnering with leadership and employees to maintain a safe and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive safety programs for a steel fabrication manufacturing facility.

· Provide leadership and guidance to management and employees regarding safety policies, procedures, and best practices.

· Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and applicable industry safety standards.

· Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and job hazard analyses to identify and correct potential risks.

· Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and safety concerns; develop corrective and preventative action plans.

· Maintain safety records, reporting requirements, and documentation.

· Lead employee safety training programs, including new hire orientation, equipment safety, PPE requirements, and ongoing safety education.

· Work closely with fabrication teams, supervisors, and management to improve safety performance and operational efficiency.

· Review and improve safety procedures related to welding, cutting, material handling, cranes, rigging, machinery, and other steel fabrication processes.

· Assist with emergency response planning and workplace safety preparedness.

· Promote accountability and continuous improvement in safety practices throughout the organization.

Required Qualifications

· Previous experience as a Safety Manager, Safety Director, or similar leadership role within a steel fabrication, structural steel, or metal manufacturing environment.

· Strong understanding of steel fabrication processes, including welding, cutting, grinding, material handling, and shop operations.

· Must be able to travel to Livingston Tx. Upon request

· Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety standards.

· Experience conducting safety audits, investigations, and employee training.

· Ability to communicate effectively with both shop personnel and management teams.

· Strong leadership skills with the ability to build a positive safety culture.

· Ability to identify hazards and implement practical solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

· OSHA 30-hour or OSHA 500 certification - Is not mandatory but preferred

· Experience with safety management systems and continuous improvement programs.

· Experience working with fabrication equipment, cranes, rigging, and heavy industrial operations.

· Previous experience leading safety initiatives in a growing manufacturing organization.

Compensation & Benefits

DOE Starting Salary: $85,000 per year

Our benefits package includes:

· Annual Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Medical Insurance

· Short-Term Disability Insurance

· Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Basic Life Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Voluntary Life Insurance

· 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching (subject to the plan’s matching cap and eligibility requirements)

Join Our Team

We are looking for a safety leader who understands the demands of steel fabrication and is committed to protecting our employees while helping us build a world-class safety culture. If you have the experience and leadership skills to make a meaningful impact in a steel manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

Work Location: In person