Safety Field Coordinator; Nights

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Health & Safety Full Time Professional Lake Charles, LA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Louisiana Bridge Builders (“LBB”) is design ing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). LBB will also be responsible for the reconstruction of interstate highway, various structures, ramps, and ap proaches for a 5.5 mile stretch between I-210 West End and Ryan Street.

Louisiana Bridge Builders offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and more.

Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.

The Safety Field Safety Coordinator (Nights) is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by providing point of contact (POC) safety support for the field construction team. This coordinator role will primarily support night shift and night works.

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.

• Liaison with construction and field teams on safety matters.
• Perform daily field inspections and manages allocation of PPE.
• Coach and mentor field supervisors and craft personnel.
• Participate in incident investigations, apply lessons learned, and industry best safety practices.
• Proactively contribute to building a safety culture and minimizing incidents by maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Implement, and coach site-specific safety plans and procedures.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA standards).
• Lead job hazard analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries; compile reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain all required safety documentation and records.
• Collaborate with project management and field supervisors to promote a safety-first culture.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Act as a point of contact for all safety-related issues on-site.
• Participate in a high-performing team through coaching, and mentoring.
• Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
• Ability to use appropriate computer programs (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite) which includes having proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt and learn as programs and processes change.
• Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
• Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
• Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed, to best serve the business operations.
• Ability to maintain a valid and current driver’s license.

At a minimum, the Safety Field Coordinator must have a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification or associates degree in safety management, occupational health, environmental science, or related field of study, along with 5+ years of direct safety…