Field Safety Specialist

Goodwin Recruiting; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and travel expenses

Fuel card or stipend

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Field Safety Specialist to support site safety programs across active structural steel erection projects. The role emphasizes field inspections, direct engagement with crews, and enforcement of OSHA standards to prevent incidents.

You will work with Superintendents, Foremen, Project Managers and subcontractors, conducting safety walks, analyzing hazards, and developing practical controls.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction safety or field experience.
• Experience in structural steel or high-risk construction environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 70%.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction preferred or ability to obtain.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to work on active job sites with multiple trades.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular job site safety walks, inspections, and audits across active steel erection projects.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and ensure timely corrective action.
• Support enforcement of safety standards and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain a strong visible presence on job sites to reinforce safe work practices.
• Assist field teams in developing practical solutions to reduce risk exposure.
• Assist in incident, near-miss, and unsafe condition investigations, including gathering field information, documentation, and witness input.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
• Help identify trends and recurring hazards across projects.

Skills

Construction safety

Hazard identification

OSHA compliance

Field inspections

Safety leadership

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

First Aid/CPR/AED

Job description

We are GROWING and adding to our already amazing team!

The Field Safety Specialist is a field-based role responsible for supporting and reinforcing our site safety program across active structural steel erection projects. This position focuses on maintaining safe job sites through field inspections, direct engagement with crews, and consistent reinforcement of safety standards and OSHA compliance.

This role is highly visible in the field and works closely with Superintendents, Foremen, Project Managers, and subcontractors to identify hazards, support safe work practices, and help prevent incidents before they occur.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in high-risk construction environments and is confident working in active job sites with multiple trades.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular job site safety walks, inspections, and audits across active steel erection projects
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and ensure timely corrective action
• Support enforcement of safety standards and OSHA regulations
• Maintain a strong visible presence on job sites to reinforce safe work practices
• Support implementation of controls through Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and pre-task planning
• Assist field teams in developing practical solutions to reduce risk exposure
• Assist in incident, near-miss, and unsafe condition investigations, including gathering field information, documentation, and witness input
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action tracking
• Help identify trends and recurring hazards across projects
• Work closely with the Director of Safety & Risk and field leadership to ensure alignment on safety expectations
• Communicate hazards and recommendations clearly and professionally across all levels
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure compliance with safety requirements
• Promote a strong, proactive safety culture in the field

Experience

• 2+ years of construction safety or field experience
• Strong preference for experience in structural steel or high-risk construction environments
• Comfortable working on active, fast-paced job sites with multiple trades
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction (or ability to obtain)
• First Aid / CPR / AED
• Ability and desire to travel in and out of state up to 70%

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) up to $75K
• Company vehicle + fuel card or stipend, and all travel expenses paid
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k)
• Direct influence over safety culture and risk mitigation strategy across the organization
• A collaborative, values-driven leadership team
• Long-term career growth within a financially stable, well-established company

If you’re ready to be hands-on in the field—working alongside experienced crews, identifying risks, and reinforcing safe work practices—this is your opportunity to make a real impact on job site safety every day.

JOB ID: 182013#post

Brenda Gray