Field Safety Coordinator

Wendler Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wendler Inc. is seeking a Field Safety Coordinator to be in the field, supporting field crews and project leadership in Cedar Rapids. You will proactively enforce safety policies, perform site inspections, and coach teams on safe work practices to protect workers and maintain compliance.

You will review plans, participate in safety trainings, and contribute to incident investigations, driving continuous safety improvements across job sites and programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Health and Safety or related field; Bachelor’s preferred.
• OSHA 30 Hour Card; Construction Industry preferred.
• CHST certification preferred.
• 3+ years safety experience in construction/industrial/heavy civil environments; 5+ 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 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 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.

Skills

OSHA standards knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Field safety experience

Safety training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety or related field

OSHA 30 Hour Card

CHST Certification

Tools

CHST Certification

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.

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.
• 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.