FIELD SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE - Structural Steel Erection
Position Summary
Piedmont Steel Company, LLC (PSC) is seeking an experienced Field Safety Representative to support multiple structural steel erection projects throughout the Southeastern United States. This is a field-based position requiring frequent travel to active construction sites, with primary work currently located in Northern Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
The Field Safety Representative is responsible for promoting PSC's safety culture by monitoring field operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and customer requirements, while working directly with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field crews.
This position is intended for someone with real-world structural steel erection experience who understands the unique hazards associated with steel erection, cranes, rigging, decking, welding, connecting, fall protection, and material handling and a working knowledge of OSHA Sub Part R.
Primary Responsibilities
- Field Safety Oversight
- Conduct routine and unannounced safety inspections on active jobsites.
- Observe ongoing work activities and identify unsafe acts or conditions.
- Coach employees on proper work practices and immediately address safety concerns.
- Assist project management with implementing corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, AISC, customer, and PSC safety requirements.
- Support incident investigations, near misses, and corrective action implementation.
- Promote PSC's safety-first culture through positive leadership and field presence.
- Multi-Site Support
- Travel to multiple jobsites each week as assigned.
- Provide safety coverage for new project startups and critical operations.
- Assist projects requiring additional safety support during high-risk activities.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen regarding project-specific safety needs.
- Documentation & Compliance
Maintain and audit all required safety documentation, including:
- Daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
- Pre-Task Plans
- Toolbox Talks
- Daily Safety Briefings
- Site Orientation Records
- Equipment Inspection Logs
- Crane Inspection Documentation
- Forklift Inspection Documentation
- Aerial Lift Inspection Documentation
- Rigging Inspection Documentation
- Incident Reports
- Near Miss Reports
- Corrective Action Reports
- Training Administration
Ensure all field personnel maintain current training and certifications, including but not limited to:
- OSHA Training
- Fall Protection
- Aerial Lift
- Forklift
- Signal Person
- Qualified Rigger
- Crane User Requirements
- Silica Awareness
- Fire Watch
- First Aid / CPR (when applicable)
- Customer-specific orientation requirements
- Maintain accurate training records and coordinate refresher training before certifications expire.
Equipment & PPE
Conduct routine inspections to verify:
- Weekly PPE inspections are completed and documented.
- Fall protection equipment remains compliant and serviceable.
- Safety cables, anchors, and lifelines are properly installed.
- Ladders and access equipment are in acceptable condition.
- Rigging equipment has current inspection documentation.
- Defective rigging is immediately removed from service.
- Cranes, forklifts, welders, generators, and other equipment have completed required daily inspections.
- Defective equipment is immediately removed from service.
- Administrative Responsibilities
- Prepare written inspection reports.
- Submit safety observations and recommendations.
- Track corrective actions through completion.
- Maintain organized project safety files.
- Communicate effectively with customers and general contractors regarding safety matters.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 5 years of structural steel erection experience.
- Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards.
- Ability to recognize hazards associated with structural steel erection.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to travel full-time as projects require.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to work at heights and safely access active construction sites.
Preferred
- OSHA 500 Trainer Certification.
- OSHA 30 Construction.
- Current First Aid / CPR certification.
- Competent Person training.
- Fall Protection Competent Person.
- Signal Person Qualification.
- Qualified Rigger.
- Crane safety experience.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
CHST certification is welcomed but is not required. Applicants with significant structural steel field experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Physical Requirements
- Walk active construction sites daily.
- Climb ladders and structural steel.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Wear required personal protective equipment at all times.
Why Join PSC?
Piedmont Steel Company is an AISC Advanced Certified Erector with Bridge and Seismic endorsements specializing in mission-critical facilities, industrial construction, manufacturing plants, and complex structural steel projects throughout the Southeast.
Our commitment to safety is built on field leadership, practical experience, and continuous improvement. We are looking for professionals who understand construction, lead by example, and are committed to protecting our employees every day.
Travel: Full-time travel required
Primary Work Area: Southeastern United States (Current emphasis on Northern Virginia)
Employment Type: Full-Time
- 3–5 Years Steel Erection Experience With OSHA 30 - $75,000–$85,000
- 5–10 Years Steel Erection Experience With OSHA 500 - $85,000–$95,000
- 10+ Years, Highly Independent and Can Manage Multiple Projects - $100,000–$115,000
- Former Superintendent/Foreman With Safety Experience - $115,000–$125,000
Actual compensation will be based on structural steel erection experience, safety certifications, travel availability, leadership ability, and overall qualifications. Exceptional candidates may be considered outside of these ranges.
Benefits Include:
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Competitive Pay Based on Experience
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Apply through Indeed or visit: www.piedmontsteelco.com/careers
Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
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Application Question(s):
- Do you have 10+ years of hands-on structural steel erection experience?
- Have you worked as a Superintendent or Foreman on structural steel erection projects?
- Do you have experience planning or coordinating crane picks and steel erection sequencing?
- Are you able to read and interpret structural steel drawings and erection plans?
- Are you willing and able to travel to job sites across Northern Virginia and the Southeastern U.S.?
- How many total years of structural steel erection experience do you have?
- What type of projects have you worked on? Structural Steel Erection, Commercial Construction, Data Centers, Industrial Projects, or Other?
- Is your experience primarily in field-based steel erection operations (not office-based)?
- Are you interested in transitioning from a field leadership role into a field-based management position?
- Briefly describe your experience managing safety for steel erection crews and field operations:
Work Location: On the road
