Field Safety Leader: Construction & Compliance

Airswift; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Safety Coordinator in Kingsport, TN for a 6-month role focused on leading site safety programs and ensuring OSHA compliance. The role involves field leadership, audits, incident investigations and coordinating safety training with site teams.

The candidate will drive continuous safety improvements, manage safety records, and collaborate with management and contractors to integrate safety into daily planning and execution. Office tools and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive safety experience in construction, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or similar field-based environments.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, safety audits and compliance assessments.
• Experience supporting site operations and monitoring contractor adherence to safety expectations and work practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and continuous improvement of site-specific safety programs, procedures and initiatives.
• Provide visible field leadership through site inspections, safety observations, and engagement with employees and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, client requirements, and company safety standards.
• Conduct site safety audits, risk assessments, JHAs, and behavioural safety observations.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate safety orientations, training programs, toolbox talks, emergency drills, and leadership safety meetings.
• Partner with project management and field supervision to integrate safety into planning and execution activities.
• Monitor contractor performance and verify adherence to safety expectations and work practices.
• Maintain accurate safety records, metrics, reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Support emergency preparedness activities and coordinate response during incidents.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement in safety performance.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Risk assessments

Emergency drills

Toolbox talks

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Construction Management or related field

Certifications: CSP, ASP, CHST, SMS (preferred)

Tools

Safety management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Airswift is seeking a Safety Coordinator in Kingsport, TN for a 6-month role focused on leading site safety programs and ensuring OSHA compliance. The role involves field leadership, audits, incident investigations and coordinating safety training with site teams.

The candidate will drive continuous safety improvements, manage safety records, and collaborate with management and contractors to integrate safety into daily planning and execution. Office tools and regulatory knowledge are essential.