Safety Coordinator

Heidelberg Materials; Sumner, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a hands-on Safety Professional to support field and plant operations across construction materials facilities. You will work with leaders and frontline teams to drive a proactive safety culture, reduce risk through inspections, coaching, and compliant practices.

The role requires strong communication, field experience in industrial environments, and the ability to travel between sites. OSHA/MSHA knowledge and incident-investigation skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of safety experience in construction materials, heavy industrial, aggregates, cement, concrete, mining, or related environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA/MSHA regulations and risk-reduction strategies.
• Experience in incident investigations and developing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day safety activities and ensure consistent safety standards.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and hazard identifications.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions.
• Assist with incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Travel between sites to support field operations.

Skills

Trust-building

Clear communication

Collaborative teamwork

Safety culture

Site inspections

Coaching on safe work practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety/OSH

ASP/CSP/CHST/OHST (plus)

Tools

JHA/JSA knowledge

Lockout/Tagout

Confined space safety

Job description

## Safety CoordinatorBewerben: Sumner, WA: Vollzeit: Heute ausgeschrieben: JR10019322Line of Business: Service & SupportPay Range: $104,220.00 – $138,953.32**About Us**Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. **Position Summary**We’re seeking a hands-on **Safety Professional** to support field and plant operations across our construction materials facilities. This role partners closely with leaders and frontline teams to drive a proactive safety culture, reduce risk through inspections and coaching, and ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who builds trust, solves problems pragmatically, and is energized by time spent in active industrial environments. **What You’ll Be Doing*** Support day-to-day safety activities, ensuring consistent application of company safety standards.* Conduct site inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards and reduce risks.* Provide coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors on safe work practices and procedures.* Assist with incident response, investigations (root cause analysis), documentation, and follow-up corrective actions.* Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, training sessions, and ongoing safety communications.* Track and analyze leading and lagging indicators, support continuous improvement initiatives. **What We’re Looking For*** Ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively with teams at all levels.* Strong awareness of safety principles, regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA/MSHA/provincial), and risk reduction strategies.* Skill in identifying hazards, solving problems, and recommending practical, field-ready solutions.* Capability to support incident investigations, documentation, and corrective action follow up.* Commitment to fostering a proactive safety culture through coaching and engagement.* 2–5 years of safety experience in construction materials, heavy industrial, aggregates, cement, concrete, mining, or related environments (or equivalent combination of education/experience).* Working knowledge of job hazard analysis (JHA/JSA), lockout/tagout, mobile equipment safety, confined space, working at heights, etc. **Preferred Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.* Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHST or OHST a plus.* Experience delivering training and facilitating safety meetings.* Familiarity with cement, aggregates, or ready-mix operations. **Work Environment**This role works in both office and field settings, including active industrial or construction environments. The position requires regular travel between sites, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs/ladders, and use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). **What We Offer*** Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.* 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.* Highly competitive benefits programs, including: + Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) + AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance + Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled