Field Safety Coordinator

Wendler Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wendler Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Field Safety Coordinator who works in the field, building trust with crews and leading by example to keep people safe on active projects.

You will conduct site inspections, train field staff, review safety plans, and have authority to stop work for imminent danger. You’ll collaborate with the Safety Director and project leadership to enforce OSHA standards and company policies, driving a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of OSHA standards and company safety policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct training.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Construction safety experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an on-site safety resource for crews, supervisors, and project leadership.
• Conducts routine and non-routine site inspections, hazard analysis, and observations.
• Has the authority to stop work when imminent danger or serious safety hazard exists.
• Participates in inspection and maintenance plans for SWPPP programs.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, USACE EM 385-1-1, and company safety policies.
• Coaches and reinforces safe work practices with field personnel.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize injuries and enforces safety plans (AHA's, JSAs).
• Participates in incident and near-miss investigations with factual data and recommendations.
• Reviews safety training and suggests revisions and updates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

OSHA standards knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Training ability

Organizational skills

Leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

Health and Safety degree or related field

OSHA 30 Card

CHST certification preferred

3+ years in safety construction

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We're looking for a Field Safety Coordinator who doesn't sit behind a desk, someone who lives in the field, builds trust with crews, leads by example, and isn't afraid to stop work to do what's right.

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA

Department

Safety

Reports to

Safety Director

Effective Date

10/9/2026

If you believe safety is proactive, practical, and personal, this role is for you!

The Field Safety Coordinator will contribute to the training of field employees, the inspections of jobsites and reviewing of related plans, and will handle other administrative duties as assigned by the Safety Director.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serves as an on-site safety resource for crews, supervisors, and project leadership.
• Conducts routine and non-routine site inspections, hazard analysis, and observations.
• Has the authority to stop work when an imminent danger or serious safety hazard exists until appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Participates in the inspection and maintenance plans for SWPPP programs.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules, including but not limited to OSHA regulations, USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Coaches and reinforces safe work practices with field personnel, including tracking and reporting safety observations, corrective actions, training completion, and deficiencies.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems. Supports development, review, and enforcement of AHA's, JSA's, and site-specific safety plans.
• Participates in incident and near-miss investigations, providing factual data and recommendations, and escalates unresolved hazards or non-compliance to project leadership and the Safety Director.
• Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct training.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and influence skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education And Experience

• Degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field, Bachelor's preferred.
• OSHA 30 Hour Card, Construction Industry preferred.
• Construction Safety & Health Technician (CHST) Certification preferred.
• At least three years of occupational health and safety experience in construction, industrial, or heavy civil environments required; 5 or more years preferred.

Travel Requirements

Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record. Must be able to travel to jobsites throughout the company's operating area. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

At Wendler, safety professionals are partners in operations, not observers on the sidelines. You'll work alongside experienced builders, influence high-impact infrastructure projects, and help shape a culture where accountability and craftsmanship go hand in hand.

Come build something that matters and protect the people who make it possible.