Safety Coordinator

Heidelberg Materials • Sumner, WA

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About The Position

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a hands-on Safety Professional to support field and plant operations across its construction materials facilities. The Safety Coordinator partners with leaders and frontline teams to build a proactive safety culture, reduce risk through inspections and coaching, and help ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The role is suited to a strong communicator who builds trust, solves problems pragmatically, and is comfortable working in active industrial environments.

The position works in both office and field settings, including active industrial or construction environments, and requires regular travel between sites. It involves walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs and ladders, and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements

• Ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and collaborate with teams at all levels.
• Strong awareness of safety principles, regulatory requirements such as OSHA, MSHA, or provincial requirements, and risk-reduction strategies.
• Skill in identifying hazards, solving problems, and recommending practical, field-ready solutions.
• Ability 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 an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of job hazard analysis (JHA/JSA), lockout/tagout, mobile equipment safety, confined space, working at heights, and related practices.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as ASP, CSP, CHST, or OHST.
• Experience delivering training and facilitating safety meetings.
• Familiarity with cement, aggregates, or ready-mix operations.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day safety activities and ensure consistent application of company safety standards.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards and reduce risks.
• Coach and guide employees and supervisors on safe work practices and procedures.
• Assist with incident response, root-cause investigations, documentation, and follow-up corrective actions.
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, training sessions, and ongoing safety communications.
• Track and analyze leading and lagging indicators and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and participation in an annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contributions and matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Paid bonding leave.
• 15 days of paid vacation.
• 40 hours of paid sick leave.
• 10 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed