Site Safety Professional - Bilingual Korean-English

Eastern; San Tan Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern is looking for a Bilingual Korean-English Site Safety Professional to support a large industrial construction project in Phoenix, Arizona. This full-time position involves promoting a strong culture of safety and requires OSHA certification.

The ideal candidate will have experience in construction safety and proficiency in both Korean and English, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and conducting regular site inspections.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction safety, ideally in industrial or large commercial projects.
• Ability to work independently and lead field safety initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the project-specific Site Safety & Health Plan.
• Conduct safety orientations for employees and subcontractors.
• Lead weekly toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections to ensure compliance.
• Document safety performance metrics and corrective actions.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Bilingual Korean-English proficiency

Communication skills

Leadership in safety initiatives

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

OSHA 30 certification

OSHA 500, OSHA 510, CHST, STS, or similar credentials

Job description

About Eastern Contractors Corporation

Eastern Contractors Corporation (ECC) is the industrial general contracting division of Eastern Companies, delivering precision‑engineered solutions for complex, high‑performance facilities across the U.S. Southeast and beyond. ECC specializes in building clean rooms, dry rooms, and industrial infrastructure, bringing unmatched safety, technical expertise, and craftsmanship to every project. With over 2,000 completed projects, a strong safety record (EMR 0.74), and a robust $800 million bonding capacity, ECC is known for reliability and excellence at scale.

Bilingual Korean‑English Site Safety Professional

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Bilingual Korean‑English Site Safety Professional to support operations on a large industrial construction project in Phoenix, Arizona. This position will work closely with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, and a Korean‑speaking client to promote and maintain a strong culture of safety throughout all phases of construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project‑specific Site Safety & Health Plan.
• Establish onsite emergency response procedures and coordinate offsite medical and emergency resources.
• Conduct safety orientations for employees, subcontractors, and visitors working under the project contract.
• Assist field supervision with development and review of pre‑task plans and job hazard analyses.
• Lead weekly toolbox talks and other routine safety meetings.
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections and field observations to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, client, and company safety requirements.
• Document inspection findings, corrective actions, and safety performance metrics.
• Maintain required safety documentation, including training records, incident reports, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Coordinate and deliver additional safety training as required by the project or client.
• Attend and professionally represent the company at client and project safety meetings.
• Verify employee compliance with required drug testing, certifications, and safety training prior to site access.
• Monitor and enforce proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation as needed.
• Perform other duties and assignments as directed.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification required; OSHA 500, OSHA 510, CHST, STS, or similar credentials preferred.
• Experience in construction safety, preferably on industrial or large commercial projects.
• Ability to work independently and proactively lead field safety initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual Korean‑English proficiency required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard safety reporting/documentation processes preferred.

Employment Type

Full‑Time