Traveling Field Safety Coordinator
About The Position
This role supports the Safety team by promoting, monitoring, and enforcing site-level safety practices across KE job sites nationwide. You’ll be responsible for ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, KE safety policies, and project-specific requirements that directly impact safe project execution and overall job site performance. Success in this role means creating a proactive safety culture, reducing risk, and empowering teams to work safely, all while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you.
Requirements
- Up to one year of experience in a Safety Coordinator or similar role (preferred)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- First Aid/CPR/AED and Fall Protection Competent Person certifications, or willingness to obtain upon hire
- OSHA 30 certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire
- Willingness to obtain BCSP STS certification within six months of hire
- Experience in electrical or solar construction (preferred)
- Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred)
- Knowledge of OSHA, federal, and state safety regulations
- Ability to conduct safety audits, investigations, and risk assessments
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving history
- Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience in basic project or field administration
- Strong communication, teamwork, and presentation skills
- Willingness to travel 100% and work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays
Nice To Haves
- Experience in electrical or solar construction
- Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred)
- Associate degree in Safety Management or Construction Management is a bonus
Responsibilities
- Working alongside, advising, and mentoring project teams on KE safety policies and procedures
- Providing safety education and training to field personnel as needed
- Overseeing and auditing project-level safety documentation to meet KE standards
- Conducting site safety audits and incident investigations
- Monitoring and enforcing employee adherence to all safety rules and regulations
- Preparing mandated safety statistics and compliance reports
- Supporting risk assessments and implementation of mitigation strategies
- Assisting field personnel with resolving EHS/OHS challenges
- Attending daily Tailgate meetings to discuss hazards, JHAs, best practices, and coaching opportunities
- Supporting pre-construction planning from a safety perspective
- Working independently and collaboratively to promote a strong job site safety culture
- Traveling extensively, including overnight and multi-week out-of-state assignments
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
- HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with competitive company match
- Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
- Paid weekly with competitive wages
- PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
- Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
