Field Safety Lead — Travel & On-Site Training

Knobelsdorff; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health and dental

HSA contributions

Life insurance and disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Performance-based incentives

Weekly pay

PTO and holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Knobelsdorff in Illinois is seeking an on-site Safety role to support the Energy division by maintaining safety standards on active job sites across Northern Illinois. You will deliver field-level safety training, conduct inspections, document findings, and support project teams in meeting KE’s safety expectations.

This role emphasizes promoting a culture of safety, building field credibility, and ensuring compliance while traveling to active sites (100% travel).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in safety or construction is a plus.
• OSHA 30 certification required; additional NFPA/70E certifications are a plus.
• First Aid/CPR/AED and Fall Protection Competent Person certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• One year of field safety experience preferred.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70/70E/70B and photovoltaic (solar) construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to travel extensively and work in field conditions.
• Spanish bilingual skills preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and own your role.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety guidance, training, and mentorship to job site teams.
• Monitor and audit safety documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Conduct field audits and participate in pre-construction meetings.
• Travel to active job sites on a regular basis.

Skills

Field safety experience

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Spanish bilingual

Willingness to learn

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in safety or construction

OSHA 30

OSHA 510/511/500/501 certifications

First Aid/CPR/AED and Fall Protection Competent Person certifications

GSP/CSP/ASP/CHST certifications

NFPA 70/70E/70B knowledge

Photovoltaic (solar) construction knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Knobelsdorff in Illinois is seeking an on-site Safety role to support the Energy division by maintaining safety standards on active job sites across Northern Illinois. You will deliver field-level safety training, conduct inspections, document findings, and support project teams in meeting KE’s safety expectations.

This role emphasizes promoting a culture of safety, building field credibility, and ensuring compliance while traveling to active sites (100% travel).