JOB DESCRIPTION
A growing and well-established Structural Steel Fabricator / Erector is seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead and strengthen safety operations across structural steel erection projects throughout the Gulf market.
This individual will provide strategic and hands-on leadership for all aspects of environmental health and safety while supporting field operations, driving compliance initiatives, reducing risk exposure, and reinforcing a strong safety-first culture across the organization.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor with a strong backlog of work and long-term growth potential.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead and manage all company safety initiatives for structural steel erection operations
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve company safety policies, procedures, and training programs
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, client-specific requirements, and applicable safety regulations
• Conduct jobsite audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and corrective action plans
• Partner with Operations, Project Management, and Field Leadership to proactively mitigate risk
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries while driving root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Lead onboarding and safety orientation programs for field employees and subcontractors
• Manage and maintain safety documentation, reporting, and compliance records
• Track and report safety KPIs including TRIR, EMR, incident trends, and leading indicators
• Support preconstruction efforts with site-specific safety planning and client safety requirements
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and ongoing employee engagement initiatives
• Build and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5+ years of safety leadership experience supporting structural steel erection, industrial construction, or related heavy construction environments
• Direct experience supporting steel erection field operations strongly preferred
• OSHA 500 and/or CSHP certification
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, steel erection standards, and construction safety best practices
• Experience conducting investigations, audits, and implementing corrective actions
• Familiarity with fall protection, crane operations, rigging, elevated work, and heavy equipment safety
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, project teams, superintendents, and field personnel
• Experience developing and delivering safety training programs
• Strong organizational, documentation, and leadership skills
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Base Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 DOE
FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION – APPLY TODAY!
Justin Knitt
justin.knitt@gogpac.com
608.608.2665
Confidential inquiries welcome.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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