Safety Coordinator

Heidelberg Materials France Bétons S.a.s.; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

401(k) with company contributions

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

HSA/HRA/FSA

AD&D and Life Insurance

Paid leave and vacation

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials France Bétons S.a.s. seeks a hands-on Safety Professional to support field and plant operations across construction materials facilities.

You will drive a proactive safety culture, coach teams, and ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements in industrial environments. The role involves site inspections, incident investigations, safety meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives with regular travel between sites.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of safety experience in construction materials, heavy industrial, aggregates, cement, concrete, mining, or related environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA/MSHA/provincial regulations and risk-reduction strategies.
• Ability to identify hazards, analyze issues, and implement practical field-ready solutions.
• Experience leading incident investigations and follow-up corrective actions.
• Proven ability to coach and engage teams to foster a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day safety activities and ensure consistent application of safety standards.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards and reduce risks.
• Provide coaching and guidance on safe work practices and procedures.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions.

Skills

Safety inspections

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigations

Field coaching

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety / related field

Tools

JHA/JSA

Lockout/Tagout

Confined space safety

Working at heights

Job description

Line of Business: Service & Support

Pay 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