Safety Professional role with AF Steel Fabricators is a dedicated and organized professional with exceptional leadership skills, you will be responsible for collaborating with all departments throughout the company

The role of Safety Professional in construction reports directly to the Safety Director and is to provide the most important support service for construction personnel—SAFETY. The goal of Construction Safety Professional is to help construction personnel to carry on with their tasks safely. To do so, Construction Safety Professional works hand and hand with the Safety Director to conduct project site/shop inspections, assess different work conditions, adhere to the health and safety protocols imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and identify possible work-related safety issues and risks on projects, with the purpose of designing appropriate solutions to prevent issues from arising.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure safe equipment operating techniques. 
• Works directly with the Safety Director   
• Plan, lead, and participate in job site safety meetings.   
• Review and update monthly, all site-specific safety plans with the project teams
• Follow up with subcontractor representatives to ensure proper disciplinary procedures.
• Assists Safety Manager in Implementing, inspecting, and maintain job site and office manuals. Assisting is Training employees in various safety procedures according to the construction safety management plan.
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly safety inspections on shop, field, office and all job sites to ensure safety procedures are in place.
• Record and compile data, update logs, monitor equipment, and schedule maintenance.
• Update and maintain the company’s contingency and recovery plan.
• Assists in Performing and oversee the investigation of accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions including interfacing with workers’ compensation claims.
• Communicate with injured workers and plan return to work strategies.   

Background/ Qualifications 

• 2+ years’ experience in safety and health program management.
• 5+ years’ experience in construction structural steel safety.
• Knowledge of OSHA, local safety laws, and other regulatory agencies.  
• Sound/ethical judgment, strong leadership skills, and ability to work independently.  
• Proficient in MS Office.
• CPR/First Aid Certified.
• Experience working with commercial or civil construction projects.  

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

The Construction Safety Officer ensures that the whole construction workforce is in a safe environment by continuously implementing, evaluating, and monitoring health and safety protocols. They also assist in developing and implementing a Construction Safety Management system, strategies to control risks in the workplace and assure that the company complies with workplace safety regulations. 

At AF Steel you can grow in your own professional career path and work with a great team of highly skilled professionals. We offer a very generous benefit package including health plans, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), sick pay, paid vacation, and company holidays.

AF Steel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.