Field Operations Specialist

Safety Rail Company; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401(k)

Health Care Plan

Continuing Education Program

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

Safety Rail Company is seeking a Field Operations Specialist to support customer site assessments, fall protection scope development, and project documentation across the United States.

You will partner with Sales and Engineering to gather accurate field information to develop OSHA-compliant fall protection solutions, with travel up to 50% and on-site visits to rooftops, industrial facilities, and construction sites.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree or higher required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans, or site layouts.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience in construction, safety, or field coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct customer site visits and hazard assessments to support fall protection project development.
• Gather accurate field measurements, photos, site conditions, and project documentation.
• Support Sales by helping define project scope and document customer needs.
• Provide Engineering with clear information to develop fall protection plans.
• Create field layouts and documentation for CAD models and fall protection plans.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focused communication

Documentation proficiency

Field measurements

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

2 Year Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

CAD review

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Chanhassen, MN 55317Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: VariableJob Category: Construction

The Field Operations Specialist supports customer site assessments, fall protection scope development, and project documentation. This role works closely with Sales, Engineering, and customers to gather accurate field information needed to develop OSHA-compliant fall protection solutions.

The Field Operations Specialist is often one of the first Safety Rail Company representatives to meet customers on site. Professionalism, communication, attention to detail, and strong documentation skills are critical to success in this role.

This position requires travel to customer facilities throughout the United States. Site visits may include rooftops, industrial facilities, warehouses, manufacturing plants, food production facilities, construction sites, and other active work environments. The Field Operations Specialist will collect measurements, photos, site notes, drawings, and customer information to support Engineering, Sales, and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct customer site visits and hazard assessments to support fall protection project development.
• Gather accurate field measurements, photos, site conditions, and project documentation.
• Support Sales by helping define project scope, identify customer needs, and document opportunities.
• Provide Engineering with clear and complete information needed to develop fall protection plans.
• Review drawings, sketches, site layouts, and customer-provided documents.
• Create field layouts and documentation that can be translated into CAD models and fall protection plans.
• Collaborate with Engineering to review project conditions and recommend appropriate fall protection solutions.
• Perform QA reviews of engineered CAD models for field accuracy and scope alignment.
• Review proposed layouts with customers and communicate requested revisions or approvals.
• Maintain clear communication with customers, Sales, Engineering, and internal teams.
• Assist with remote project scoping using aerial imagery, construction documents, photos, and digital measurement tools when applicable.
• Become proficient in company field documentation and verification systems used to organize project data, site photos, measurements, and customer information.
• Independently plan and book travel as needed.
• Work independently with limited supervision while managing schedules, travel, and deliverables.
• Communicate technical information clearly with customers, Sales, Engineering, and internal teams.
• Follow projects from initial site visit through final handoff.
• Use software including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam or similar PDF tools, and internal business systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements

Travel may be up to 50%, typically a few times per month. Most travel occurs during the work week, with weekends generally avoided when possible.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Customer-focused communication style.
• Ability to work independently and manage travel, schedules, and documentation.
• Strong written communication, grammar, and computer proficiency.
• Ability to accurately use measuring tools.
• Confidence working in customer-facing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings, plans, or site layouts.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to assess site conditions in real time.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of college-level education or relevant field experience in construction, industrial safety, engineering support, project coordination, or a related field.
• Experience reading blueprints, as-builts, roof plans, or construction documents.
• Experience reviewing aerial imagery, PDFs, roof plans, or construction documents using tools such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat is a plus.
• Knowledge of OSHA fall protection standards.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, CAD review, or technical documentation.
• Exposure to laser scanning, reality capture, digital twins, or construction technology platforms is a plus.
• Prior experience in construction, safety, field service, or industrial environments.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to access rooftops using ladders, stairs, ships ladders, or other site access methods.
• Ability to walk and work safely on rooftops, uneven terrain, confined areas, and active job sites.
• Ability to recognize and respond to potential hazards including weather, site traffic, chemicals, noise, and other industrial conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods, including safety glasses, high-visibility vest, gloves, hearing protection, hard hat, and safety footwear.
• Job sites may include loud noise, outdoor exposure, manufacturing environments, warehouses, and construction areas.

Growth Opportunity

This role provides strong exposure to Sales, Engineering, Operations, customer site assessments, project development, and technical fall protection solutions. It can serve as a valuable growth path into multiple areas of the company for individuals who are motivated, curious, and eager to develop.

Benefits

• Profit Sharing
• 401(k)
• Health Care Plan
• Continuing Education Program
• Paid Vacation and Holidays