Field Safety Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

The Field Safety Coordinator is a full-time, permanent position responsible for supporting the daily implementation of the company’s safety program. The position will initially be assigned for approximately six months to a major institutional construction project in Jamestown, North Dakota. Following completion of the initial assignment, the coordinator will provide field-safety support at other company locations and active jobsites throughout North Dakota, Minnesota, and surrounding areas.

Working under the direction of the Director of Safety and in coordination with operations leaders, project managers, superintendents, foremen, HR, employees, and union partners, the Field Safety Coordinator will assist with jobsites observations, inspections, recurring safety training, documentation, incident investigations, and corrective-action follow-up.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with construction, industrial, skilled-trades, military, or field experience who wants to develop a long-term career in workplace safety. Extensive safety management experience is not required. The successful candidate must be approachable, organized, comfortable working in active construction environments, and willing to speak up professionally when a safety concern is identified.

Candidates living in Jamestown or within a reasonable commuting distance are strongly encouraged to apply. We also welcome candidates who enjoy traveling, changing work environments, and supporting teams at different project locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Field and Jobsite Safety

• Visit company facilities and active project sites on a regularly scheduled and as-needed basis.
• Conduct documented safety inspections, observations, and jobsite walkthroughs.
• Identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, equipment, and work practices.
• Communicate findings promptly to the appropriate superintendent, foreman, project manager, and Director of Safety.
• Track identified hazards and corrective actions through completion.
• Verify that required personal protective equipment is available, appropriate, and properly used.
• Assist the Director of Safety and field leaders with reviewing job hazard analyses, pre-task plans, toolbox talks, and other site-specific safety documentation.
• Participate in project startup meetings and safety-planning discussions when requested.
• Support the Director of Safety and Field leaders in preparing for higher-risk activities, including work at heights, confined spaces, excavation, hot work, lifting, material handling, and other applicable construction activities.
• Exercise stop-work authority when an imminent danger or serious safety hazard is observed and immediately notify the appropriate operational leader and Director of Safety.

Training and Safety Meetings

• Assist with coordinating and delivering required weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and project-specific safety training under the direction of the Director of Safety.
• Maintain a master safety-training calendar and communicate upcoming requirements to managers and employees.
• Facilitate or assist with toolbox talks, new-hire safety orientations, refresher training, and site-specific training using company-approved materials.
• Ensure training materials are appropriate for the audience and the work being performed.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, completed forms, certifications, and training documentation.
• Monitor training completion and follow up with supervisors regarding overdue requirements.
• Coordinate external safety training when specialized certification or expertise is required.
• Help evaluate the effectiveness of safety training and recommend improvements.

Incident Response and Investigation

• Respond to workplace injuries, near misses, property damage, vehicle incidents, and other safety events when assigned by the Director of Safety or operations leadership.
• Assist with fact-finding, witness interviews, photographs, documentation, and root-cause analysis under appropriate direction.
• Coordinate promptly with HR, operations, the Director of Safety, and other appropriate stakeholders.
• Help identify corrective and preventive actions following an incident.
• Track corrective actions and confirm that assigned actions are completed.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of OSHA, workers’ compensation, and internal incident documentation.
• Preserve confidentiality and share medical or employee information only with individuals who have a legitimate business need.

Program Administration and Compliance

• Assist the Director of Safety with implementing and updating company safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Maintain organized and accurate safety records for facilities, employees, equipment, training, inspections, and incidents.
• Assist with OSHA recordkeeping and reporting under the direction of the Director of Safety and HR.
• Help monitor compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, client requirements, company standards, and North Dakota/Minnesota Workforce Safety & Insurance expectations under the direction of the Director of Safety.
• Support client, insurance carrier, and regulatory safety audits.
• Collect and help analyze safety data, including inspections, incidents, near misses, training completion, and corrective actions.
• Compile information for recurring safety reports and assist the Director of Safety with identifying and communicating trends.
• Assist with maintaining Safety Data Sheets and hazard-communication records.
• Help verify that required inspections and certifications are current for safety equipment and applicable company operations.
• Recommend practical safety improvements based on field observations and emerging trends.

Employee, Management, and Union Coordination

• Build credible and respectful working relationships with field employees, supervisors, management, and union partners.
• Explain safety expectations clearly and consistently.
• Coach employees and supervisors on safe work practices.
• Listen to employee safety concerns and ensure concerns are documented and evaluated promptly.
• Coordinate with HR before addressing matters involving employee discipline, medical conditions, fitness for duty, accommodations, leave, retaliation concerns, or other employment-related issues.
• Apply safety expectations consistently while respecting applicable collective bargaining agreements and established company procedures.
• Document safety violations and escalate them to the appropriate operational leader, HR, and Director of Safety.
• Do not independently issue employee discipline unless specifically authorized under company policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in construction, skilled trades, industrial operations, military service, field operations, or another safety-sensitive environment.
• Basic understanding of workplace and jobsite safety practices, or the ability and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication, organization, observation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate safety expectations and concerns respectfully to employees, supervisors, and project leaders.
• Sound judgement and the confidence to address unsafe conditions professionally.
• Ability to conduct safety meetings or develop the confidence to speak effectively in front of groups.
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and electronic recordkeeping systems, or the ability to learn about these programs.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record under company policy.
• Ability to work onsite Jamestown, North Dakota, during the initial project assignment.
• Ability to work independently while receiving direction and support from the Director of Safety and Operational Leadership.

Preferred

• One to Three years of construction, industrial, skilled-trades, fields, or safety-related experience.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• Previous exposure to jobsite inspections, toolbox talks, safety orientations, incident documentation, or employee training.
• Experience in HVAC, sheet metal, plumbing, piping, mechanical construction, or another skilled-trades environment.
• Experience working in a union construction environment.
• First Aid, CPR, or AED certification.
• Familiarity with OSHA construction standards or North Dakota/Minnesota Workforce Safety & Insurance processes.
• Experience working at multiple locations or geographically dispersed jobsites.

Training Support

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification is preferred but is not required at the time of hiring. If the selected candidate does not currently hold this certification, Peterson Sheet Metal - Robert Gibb & Sons Inc. will pay the cost of completing the required training within an established period following hire.

Core Competencies

• Visible and approachable field presence
• Safety knowledge and practical judgment
• Training and group facilitation
• Organization and follow-through
• Documentation and attention to detail
• Respectful communication
• Conflict management
• Collaboration across departments
• Confidentiality and professionalism
• Continuous improvement
• Confidence to speak up when safety is at risk.
• Willingness to learn
• Adaptability
• Comfort working in changing locations and environments

Physical and Work Requirements

• Work is performed in offices, shops, warehouses, construction sites, and outdoor environments.
• Regular exposure to noise, dust, weather conditions, moving equipment, uneven surfaces, heights, and other construction-related conditions.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods and navigate active construction sites.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and access elevated or restricted work areas when properly trained and equipped.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to remain onsite and work on the schedule required by the initial Jamestown project including occasional early-morning, evening, or extended hours based on project needs.
• Must be available for occasional early-morning, evening, or emergency response needs.
• Frequent same-day travel and occasional overnight travel may be required.

Decision-Making Authority

The Field Safety Coordinator is authorized to:

• Immediately intervene when an unsafe act or condition is observed.
• Stop work when the coordinator reasonably believes an imminent danger or serious safety hazard exists.
• Direct the affected work area to remain paused until the hazard has been evaluated by the Director of Safety or appropriate operational leader.
• Recommend corrective actions, additional training, or procedural changes.

The coordinator does not independently make final decisions regarding employee discipline, termination, medical restrictions, reasonable accommodation, workers’ compensation eligibility, or collective bargaining agreement interpretation. These matters must be coordinated with HR and appropriate company leadership.

Success Measures

Performance in this position may be evaluated based on:

• Effective coordination, delivery, documentation, and follow-up for assigned weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual training
• Frequency and quality of jobsite inspections
• Timely closure of identified corrective actions
• Accuracy and completeness of safety records
• Timeliness and quality of assigned incident-investigation support and documentation
• Reduction in repeated hazards and preventable incidents
• Employee and supervisor participation in safety programs
• Responsiveness to field and operational safety needs
• Effective coordination among safety, HR, operations, and field leadership.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A full-time, permanent opportunity to build a career in construction safety while gaining hands-on experience on a major project and across multiple company locations.
• Training, guidance, and ongoing collaboration with the Director of Safety, operations leaders, field supervisors, and experienced construction professionals.
• Company-paid OSHA 30-Hour Construction training if the selected candidate does not already hold the certification.
• Competitive hourly compensation of $28.00–$34.00, depending on relevant experience, certifications, and demonstrated capabilities.
• Overtime eligibility based on hours worked and project needs.
• Eligibility for a performance-based company bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; and nine paid company holidays, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan terms.
• A company-funded 14% SEP retirement contribution after completing three years of eligible service, subject to applicable plan terms.
• Cell phone reimbursement and company-provided apparel, as applicable to the position.
• Business travel expenses handled in accordance with company policy.
• Long-term career development opportunities as our organization and safety function continue to grow.
• The stability of well-established companies with strong reputations in the mechanical construction industry.

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $34