Safety Coordinator

Black Swamp Steel, Inc. is a certified steel contractor in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. We offer quality service for Reinforcing Steel Installation, Structural Steel Erection, and Reinforcing Steel Fabrication and Supply.

Job Title: Safety Coordinator

Reports to: Safety Manager

Location: Cincinnati Regional Office

4211 Muhlhauser Road

Fairfield, Ohio 45014

Position Summary

Black Swamp Steel is seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator to lead and manage safety initiatives across construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with OSHA and MSHA regulations, promoting a strong safety culture, and supporting both field and office teams through training, inspections, and incident management. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with deep construction safety expertise, particularly in steel erection and heavy construction environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all safety-related activities across assigned job sites
• Conduct routine job site safety inspections and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Serve as the lead investigator for incidents, including determining root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Develop, implement, and maintain written safety programs and procedures
• Coordinate and deliver safety training programs for field personnel and management
• Lead and facilitate safety meetings with field labor and office staff
• Prepare and present detailed reports to senior management, including:
• Safety inspection reports
• Incident investigation reports and corrective action plans
• Progress and performance updates
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and CFR 1926 regulations and ensure proper implementation
• Mentor and positively develop employees while enforcing safety standards
• Take corrective action when safety violations or risks are identified
• Manage and coordinate personal weekly work schedules effectively
• Travel to job sites as required, including potential overnight stays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction safety management, with experience in public and/or private sector projects
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and MSHA regulations, with the ability to apply them in dynamic construction environments

Experience with CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Safety standards, including:

• Steel erection and installation (structural and rebar)
• Fall protection
• Rigging and material handling
• Cranes and lifting operations
• Elevated work platforms
• Welding operations

Proven leadership ability, including:

• Leading and directing teams
• Mentoring and developing employees
• Enforcing safety compliance and corrective actions

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following (or equivalent experience):

• Safety Management
• Safety Engineering
• Industrial Hygiene
• Occupational Environmental Health & Safety
• Related field

Professional safety certification preferred:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Or equivalent

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to learn and utilize various computer-based safety and reporting software

Compensation

• Salary commensurate with experience

EEO Disclaimer

We are proud of the fact that we extend equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, age, pregnancy, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information or condition, military or veteran status, political belief, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. All phases of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, selection for training, promotion, demotion, discipline, rates of pay or other compensation, transfer, layoff, termination, recall, use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored activities, will be administered so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.