DSI is looking for a hands-on Safety Coordinator with real fabrication, manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical
contractor Safety experience. The person selected will spend the majority of the workday inside active fabrication
operations, working directly with employees, leads, supervision, shop management, and other Safety Professionals.
Comfortable around welding, cutting, grinding, fabrication machinery, stationary equipment, forklifts, overhead cranes,
rigging, compressed gases, electrical equipment, chemicals, and material handling.
Able to recognize hazards, ask intelligent questions, evaluate the controls being used, and work with supervision to correct
deficiencies.
Interested in learning how the work is performed, not just checking whether a rule or form exists.
Capable of documenting findings and closing the loop through follow-up and communication.
Work Environment: What They Will Be Around
Welding and cutting operations
Carbon steel / iron and stainless piping fabrication
Sheet metal fabrication equipment
Stationary machinery and point-of-operation hazards
Grinding, cutting, drilling, and material preparation equipment
Overhead bridge cranes, hoists, and rigging
Forklifts and other mobile equipment
Compressed gas cylinders and torch systems
Hot work and fire prevention controls
Electrical equipment, panels, portable tools, and extension cords
Hazardous energy and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Hazard Communication, chemicals, cleaners, oils, coatings, flammable and combustible materials
Modular fabrication, assembly, staging, storage, and material movement
Noise, respiratory, ergonomic, and other occupational exposures
Core Responsibilities
Field Engagement
Maintain a regular presence in fabrication areas and observe how work is actually being performed.
Interact directly with employees, leads, foremen, supervisors, shop management, and Safety teammates.
Observe employee positioning, machine use, material handling, crane and rigging activity, forklift/pedestrian interaction, hot
work, electrical conditions, PPE, chemical use, and housekeeping/layout.
Provide real-time coaching and practical guidance while respecting operational responsibilities.
Inspections, Hazard Identification, and Corrective Action
Conduct regular shop Safety inspections and observations and participate in the DSI monthly Fabrication Shop Inspection
process.
Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and distinguish significant hazards from minor observations.
Immediately communicate significant deficiencies to the responsible supervision.
Work with supervision to identify practical corrective actions and responsible parties.
Document findings and follow up until corrective actions are complete.
Escalate significant hazards, unresolved issues, incidents, or potential liability concerns through the DSI Safety
Department.
Employee and Supervisor Interaction
Communicate effectively with a first-day employee, experienced welder, forklift operator, shop lead, foreman, supervisor,
Operations Manager, Safety Manager, and executive leadership.
Correct unsafe conditions or behavior without unnecessarily creating confrontation.
Understand when immediate intervention is required and when coaching, planning, or follow-up is the better approach.
Approach operations as partners who must balance Quality, Budget, Productivity, and Safety.
Training and Coaching
Assist with new-hire and shop-specific Safety orientation.
Support DSI-approved training and field coaching involving PPE, Hazard Communication, LOTO, powered industrial trucks,
cranes/rigging, machine safety, hot work, emergency procedures, and other assigned topics.
Use DSI-approved forms and training materials and submit required documentation promptly.
Technical Knowledge We Need
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 - General Industry
Machine guarding and point-of-operation hazards
Control of hazardous energy / LOTO
Welding, cutting, and brazing
Powered industrial trucks
Overhead and gantry cranes, slings, hoists, and material handling
Hazard Communication and Safety Data Sheets
PPE and respiratory protection
Occupational noise and exposure awareness
Electrical safety
Walking-working surfaces
Compressed gases
Flammable and combustible materials
Emergency action and fire prevention
Permit-required confined spaces where applicable OSHA 29 CFR 1926 - Construction
Other Applicable Industry Standards
The candidate does not need to memorize every consensus standard, but should understand that fabrication Safety
extends beyond OSHA and be comfortable researching and applying relevant requirements, including as applicable:
ANSI / ASSP standards and machine-safety concepts
ANSI B11 series for machine safety and safeguarding concepts
ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 for powered industrial trucks
ANSI/ASSP Z244.1 for hazardous energy control concepts
ASME B30 series for cranes, hoisting, slings, hooks, and rigging
Applicable AWS welding safety practices
Applicable NFPA requirements involving electrical safety, hot work, and fire prevention
Required / Minimum
2+ years of Safety experience in fabrication, manufacturing, industrial, mechanical contracting, or a closely related
environment.
Demonstrated experience working directly around fabrication employees and equipment.
Working knowledge of OSHA 1910 General Industry requirements.
Working knowledge of OSHA 1926 Construction requirements.
Ability to recognize machine, equipment, material-handling, and shop hazards.
Experience conducting Safety inspections and documenting corrective actions.
Ability to communicate professionally with hourly employees, supervision, and management.
Comfortable spending the majority of the workday in active fabrication areas.
Ability and willingness to travel between DSI Houston-area facilities.
Basic computer skills for email, documentation, training records, and reporting.
Strongly Preferred Experience
Mechanical or piping fabrication
Stainless steel fabrication
Sheet metal fabrication
Modular fabrication / modular construction
Welding and cutting
Machine guarding
LOTO
Overhead bridge cranes
Rigging
Forklifts / mobile equipment
Industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, and noise
Chemical / HazCom programs
Incident investigation and root-cause analysis
Safety training and field coaching
Preferred Credentials
OSHA 30 General Industry
OSHA 30 Construction
OSHA 511 / 501
OSHA 510 / 500
CHST
CSP
Occupational Safety degree or related technical education
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