Field Safety Specialist – Construction Audits & Training

Ziegler Industries; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Ziegler Industries, Inc. is seeking a Safety Specialist to lead safety programs, policies, and procedures across our projects. You’ll conduct site inspections, deliver safety training, evaluate incidents, and implement safeguards to keep our teams and clients safe.

This role is field-heavy, ideal for someone with construction or industrial contracting experience. This position involves extensive on-site work, OSHA/DOT compliance, and collaboration with diverse teams to improve safety culture and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in Occupational Health & Safety required; industrial contracting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• MSHA experience a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and DOT safety standards.
• Excellent communication, training, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety audits on job sites, personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Analyze incidents/accidents for trends and recommend improvements.
• Organize and deliver safety training for employees and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, MSHA, and other regulations.
• Maintain job site records, reporting findings to management.
• Respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety training

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Bilingual

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ziegler Industries, Inc. is seeking a Safety Specialist to lead safety programs, policies, and procedures across our projects. You’ll conduct site inspections, deliver safety training, evaluate incidents, and implement safeguards to keep our teams and clients safe.

This role is field-heavy, ideal for someone with construction or industrial contracting experience. This position involves extensive on-site work, OSHA/DOT compliance, and collaboration with diverse teams to improve safety culture and