Traveling Field Safety Coordinator

Knobelsdorff Enterprises • Upper Sandusky, OH

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About The Position

The Traveling Field Safety Coordinator supports the Safety team by promoting, monitoring, and enforcing site-level safety practices across Knobelsdorff (KE) job sites nationwide. The role ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, KE safety policies, and project-specific requirements that support safe project execution and job site performance. The coordinator helps build a proactive safety culture, reduce risk, and empower teams to work safely while upholding KE’s commitments to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance.

This role works with project teams and field personnel, provides safety guidance and training, reviews and audits safety documentation, and conducts site audits and incident investigations. It also supports risk assessments, compliance reporting, and pre-construction safety planning. Extensive travel is required, including overnight and multi-week assignments out of state, with occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work.

The posted pay range is $21–$35 per hour, plus per diem and incentive opportunities. Full-time employees are offered a benefits package that includes employer-paid health and dental coverage, HSA contributions, company-paid life insurance and disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid weekly wages, PTO, six paid holidays, education reimbursement, and employee discounts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid/CPR/AED and Fall Protection Competent Person certifications, or willingness to obtain them upon hire.
• OSHA 30 certification, or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
• Willingness to obtain BCSP STS certification within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of OSHA, federal, and state safety regulations.
• Ability to conduct safety audits, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Valid driver’s license with a 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

• Up to one year of experience in a Safety Coordinator or similar role.
• Experience in electrical or solar construction.
• Bilingual skills, with Spanish preferred.
• Associate degree in Safety Management or Construction Management.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside, advise, and mentor project teams on KE safety policies and procedures.
• Provide safety education and training to field personnel as needed.
• Oversee and audit project-level safety documentation to ensure it meets KE standards.
• Conduct site safety audits and incident investigations.
• Monitor and enforce employee adherence to safety rules and regulations.
• Prepare mandated safety statistics and compliance reports.
• Support risk assessments and the implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Assist field personnel in resolving EHS/OHS challenges.
• Attend daily Tailgate meetings to discuss hazards, JHAs, best practices, and coaching opportunities.
• Support pre-construction planning from a safety perspective.
• Work independently and collaboratively to promote a strong job site safety culture.
• Travel extensively, including overnight and multi-week out-of-state assignments.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health coverage for employees.
• 100% employer-paid dental coverage for employees.
• HSA contributions.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid disability coverage.
• 401(k) with competitive company match.
• Paid weekly.
• PTO.
• Six paid holidays.
• Education reimbursement.
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage.
• Per diem and incentive opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED