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Safety Coordinator Southern Region
Foundation Steel
Swanton, OH, USA
Posted on Mar 10, 2026
Position Overview
As a Safety Coordinator - Southern Region, you will play a key role in supporting Foundation Steel’s commitment to zero incidents, zero compromises, and zero surprises. You’ll help ensure that fabrication, erection, and rebar field operations are conducted in alignment with regulatory requirements, company standards, and industry best practices.
You’ll collaborate closely with project teams, field crews, subcontractors, and leadership to identify hazards before they occur, promote quality workmanship, and foster a culture where safety is integrated into every decision.
This position will be based in the Dayton, Columbus, or Cincinnati, Ohio area, supporting projects throughout Foundation Steel’s Southern Region. The role includes a combination of office and field responsibilities, with regular travel to active job sites across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support the development, review, and execution of project-specific safety plans, tailored work-site hazard analyses (JHAs), toolbox talks, and daily hazard cards.
- Conduct regular site inspections to identify unsafe conditions and work with operations to implement corrective actions.
- Facilitate new-hire safety orientations, comprehension testing, refresher trainings, and foreman development sessions.
- Maintain safety records, audit findings, and key performance metrics (incident/near-miss reports, OSHA logs, toolbox talk attendance, etc.), and prepare reports for leadership.
- Partner with project management, field supervision, and subcontractors to integrate safety and quality considerations into planning and scheduling.
- Promote a “see something, say something” culture and support company recognition programs for proactive safety actions.
- Stay current with OSHA, ANSI, and AISC standards and assist in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support subcontractor safety prequalification and onboarding processes.
- Travel to job sites and interact directly with field crews in diverse environments, including variable weather, heights, and industrial settings.
Preferred Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
· 3–5 years of safety experience in construction, steel fabrication/erection, or heavy industrial environments.
· Working knowledge of OSHA 1926, AISC, fall protection, rigging & signaling, welding/hot work, and other relevant standards.
· Preferred certifications: CSP, CHST, OSHA 30, or similar credentials.
· Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills across all levels of an organization.
· Analytical mindset for root-cause investigations, corrective action, and data-driven improvement.
· Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Key Attributes & Company Fit
- Proactive: Anticipates hazards before they become incidents.
- Practical: Balances safety with the realities of the jobsite.
- Collaborative: Builds relationships and trust with field and project teams.
- Adaptable: Handles evolving project conditions while maintaining safety as a constant.
- Values-driven: Embodies Foundation Steel’s core principles of safety, quality, integrity, and teamwork.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to make a real impact in a company that values leadership through safety and quality.
- A dynamic environment with diverse project types — structural steel, rebar, metal buildings, and rigging.
- Professional development support, including certifications and continuing education.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company contribution.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Long-term career growth within a company that prioritizes people and performance.
How to Apply
To apply, send your resume to Michael Ritter, with the subject line:
“Safety Coordinator Application – Foundation Steel.”
We value people who not only meet technical requirements but also embody our core values of integrity, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This is your opportunity to show us how you lead by example.