About Doherty Steel
Doherty Steel, Inc. is an AISC Certified steel fabricator, erector, and deck installer serving projects throughout the Midwest. Our fabrication facility is located in Paola, Kansas. Since 1959, Doherty Steel has built its reputation on safely delivering quality work, meeting commitments, and supporting the people who make the company successful.
Position Summary
The Safety Coordinator supports Doherty Steel's company-wide Health & Safety program from the Paola, Kansas home base. All Safety Coordinators are cross-trained in both fabrication shop and field construction safety and are expected to develop working knowledge of structural steel erection, precast erection, decking, miscellaneous steel, fabrication, material handling, cranes and rigging, powered equipment, fall protection, and related operations. The position may be assigned as Safety Coordinator I or Safety Coordinator II based on demonstrated experience, training, qualifications, and ability to work independently.
Core Responsibilities
· Conduct safety observations, inspections, and audits in the Paola fabrication shop and on active jobsites; document findings and follow corrective actions through completion.
· Support structural steel erection, precast erection, decking, welding, miscellaneous steel installation, crane and rigging operations, aerial lifts, forklifts/telehandlers, fall protection, and other high-risk work.
· Assist with and, when qualified, conduct new-hire orientation, project orientation, toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, and employee training.
· Assist with PTPs, JHAs, hazard-control plans, site-specific safety plans, fall protection plans, rescue plans, and other required project documentation.
· Maintain training, certification, operator-qualification, inspection, and safety records accurately and on time.
· Support incident, injury, near-miss, property-damage, and equipment-event investigations by gathering facts, photographs, witness information, contributing factors, and corrective actions.
· Support first-aid documentation and injury follow-up under the direction of the Director of Health and Safety or Safety Manager.
· Assist with operator evaluations and equipment qualification programs when trained and authorized by DSI.
· Inspect or assist with inspection of fall-protection equipment, rigging, cranes/hoisting equipment, ladders, tools, fire extinguishers, first-aid supplies, and other safety-critical equipment.
· Monitor housekeeping, walking-working surfaces, machine guarding, line-of-fire exposures, material storage, PPE, hot work, and other fabrication and field hazards.
· Participate in GC safety meetings, pre-installation meetings, project stand-downs, and safety walks when assigned.
· Build productive working relationships with Ironworkers, shop employees, Foremen, Superintendents, project teams, and GC safety representatives.
· Support OSHA, DOT, EPA, KDHE, insurance, customer, and GC compliance activities as assigned.
· Travel from the Paola home base to active projects throughout Kansas, Missouri, and other locations as business needs require.
Level Expectations
Safety Coordinator I
· Developing-level safety professional who works with regular direction from a Safety Manager or the Director of Health and Safety.
· Expected to recognize common hazards, document conditions accurately, communicate concerns, and follow established DSI procedures.
· May lead routine inspections, orientations, toolbox talks, or assigned training after demonstrating competency.
· Escalates significant hazards, policy violations, injuries, customer concerns, and unfamiliar conditions to Safety leadership.
Safety Coordinator II
· Experienced coordinator capable of independently supporting routine shop operations or an assigned field project with periodic Safety Manager/Director oversight.
· Expected to lead audits, routine training, documentation, corrective-action follow-up, and first-level incident fact gathering.
· Can represent DSI in routine GC safety meetings and communicate directly with Foremen and Superintendents regarding corrective actions.
· Serves as a resource to Coordinator I employees and interns and is developing toward Safety Manager-level leadership.
Training, Certification & Qualification Expectations
· OSHA 30-Hour Construction is the baseline credential for the DSI Safety career path and is required for Safety Coordinator assignments unless specifically approved otherwise by the Director of Health and Safety.
· Current First Aid/CPR/AED training is expected.
· Coordinator I: complete DSI orientation to both fabrication and field operations, hazard-recognition training, fall-protection user training, and assigned equipment/rigging awareness training.
· Coordinator II: demonstrate independent audit and training capability; complete additional DSI-designated training for incident investigation, fall protection, rigging/hoisting, powered equipment, and other responsibilities assigned to the role.
· OSHA 510, STS-C, CHST, or other advanced credentials are encouraged for Coordinator II employees preparing for Safety Manager progression.
· Completion of a course alone does not make an employee a DSI-designated competent person, qualified person, trainer, or evaluator. Those designations require appropriate training, experience, demonstrated competency, and DSI authorization.
Minimum Qualifications
· Education, internship experience, military experience, skilled-trade experience, or work experience related to Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Safety, EHS, construction, fabrication, or a related field.
· Associates degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant construction/fabrication safety experience may be considered.
· Strong communication, organization, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to communicate professionally with craft employees, supervisors, managers, customers, and GC representatives.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel and ability to learn company safety/documentation systems.
· Valid driver's license and ability to meet Doherty Steel driving requirements.
· Ability and willingness to work in both fabrication and active construction environments, including outdoors and at elevation when properly trained and protected.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
· Regularly walk active fabrication and construction areas, including uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and congested work zones.
· Work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wind, noise, dust, and changing weather; stand and walk for extended periods.
· Wear required PPE and access work areas where fall protection or other specialized PPE may be required.
· Lift and carry up to 25 pounds as part of normal safety-support duties.
· Paola, Kansas is the normal home base. Regular field travel and schedule flexibility are required based on project needs.
Job Description Notice
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties may change based on operational needs. Doherty Steel may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Employment is at will unless otherwise provided by a written agreement authorized by the company. Doherty Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Paola, KS 66071
