Safety Professional

Heidelberg Materials • Sumner, WA

23h • $104,220 - $138,953 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a hands-on Safety Professional to support field and plant operations across our construction materials facilities. This role partners closely with leaders and frontline teams to drive a proactive safety culture, reduce risk through inspections and coaching, and ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who builds trust, solves problems pragmatically, and is energized by time spent in active industrial environments.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level