Field Safety Coordinator - Proactive Safety Leader (ESOP)

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc.; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (employee stock ownership)

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. seeks a Safety Coordinator to foster a proactive safety culture across facilities and projects, working with the Director of Safety to implement and monitor the program.

This hands-on, field-oriented role supports safety at projects, conducts inspections, trains crews, investigates incidents, and ensures OSHA compliance while thriving in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive safety experience in construction, preferably with a general contractor.
• OSHA 30-hour construction certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with incident investigation methodologies and root‑cause analysis.
• Excellent customer service and clear communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams, superintendents, and subcontractors to promote safety culture.
• Travel to project sites to perform safety evaluations and audits in collaboration with the Director of Safety.
• Conduct quarterly inspections of equipment, fall protection systems, ladders, scaffolding, and other safety items.
• Assist the Director of Safety with new-hire orientations, safety trainings, and corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations, including evidence collection and interviews.
• Deliver toolbox talks and educational sessions for field personnel and subcontractors.
• Prepare and maintain safety documentation and tracking of corrective actions.
• Maintain knowledge of OSHA regulations and ensure site compliance through proactive monitoring.

Skills

OSHA standards knowledge

Incident investigation & root-cause

Training & coaching

Safety communications

Procore familiarity

Bilingual English/Spanish (plus)

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in safety or related field

OSHA 30-hour construction certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. seeks a Safety Coordinator to foster a proactive safety culture across facilities and projects, working with the Director of Safety to implement and monitor the program.

This hands-on, field-oriented role supports safety at projects, conducts inspections, trains crews, investigates incidents, and ensures OSHA compliance while thriving in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.