Safety Manager, Texas

About the role

Midsouth Steel is a leading steel fabrication and erection company, offering innovative solutions for a wide range of applications. With a commitment to excellence, Midsouth Steel specializes in producing high-quality products for both commercial and residential applications. Our diverse portfolio and dedication to quality have positioned us as a trusted partner in our industry.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company's safety program for fabrication facilities and construction job sites.
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections and audits.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, customer, and company safety requirements.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, vehicle accidents, and property damage events; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and track corrective action plans through completion.
• Conduct new hire orientations and required safety training.
• Deliver training including:
• OSHA Construction Safety
• Fall Protection
• Rigging and Signal Person
• Forklift/Powered Industrial Truck
• MEWP/Aerial Lift
• Hazard Communication
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Pre-Task Plans, Lift Plans, and Safe Work Procedures.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and ensure compliance with contractual safety requirements.
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping, injury logs, and required safety documentation.
• Monitor leading and lagging safety indicators and prepare weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Perform audits for equipment inspections for fire extinguishes, forklifts, aerial lifts, rigging gear, and fall protection equipment.
• Support DOT and fleet safety compliance of site deliveries.
• Coordinate emergency response planning and drills.
• Promote continuous improvement through hazard recognition, employee engagement, and safety initiatives.

Reporting Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit regular reports to the Senior Safety Manager that include:
• Safety performance metrics and trends
• OSHA recordable and first aid incidents
• Near misses and corrective actions
• Jobsite audit results
• Training completion status
• Open investigations
• Compliance issues
• Workers' compensation updates
• Subcontractor safety performance
• Fleet and equipment safety
• High-risk activities
• Emerging safety concerns
• Executive-level summaries and recommendations

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction safety management experience (Field steel fabrication and erection preferred)
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and applicable 29 CFR 1910 standards
• Experience with cranes, rigging, structural steel erection, forklifts, MEWPs, and fall protection
• Excellent incident investigation and root cause analysis skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and safety management software
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites

Preferred Certifications

• CHST
• CSP
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• OSHA 500(Bonus)
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor (preferred)

Key Competencies

• Leadership and accountability
• Hazard recognition and risk assessment
• Regulatory compliance
• Incident investigation
• Coaching and employee development
• Organization and time management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Effective communication with employees, contractors, and executive leadership