Field Safety Coordinator

Job Description

🦺 Field Safety Coordinator – Mining & Industrial Operations

Ensure safety excellence in high-rigor mining and industrial environments

Location : Arizona or New Mexico | Type : Full-time

🏢 About the Opportunity :

Meridian Engineering is a heavy civil and industrial contractor supporting projects across Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. In mining and industrial facilities, the stakes are higher, the risks are greater, and the rigor required is absolute. The Field Safety Coordinator is central to ensuring every shift and every crew meets the strictest standards of safety and compliance.

This role is not a “check the box” inspector — it’s a trusted partner in the field who conducts walk-arounds, leads tailgate huddles, enforces MSHA and OSHA requirements, and works alongside crews and superintendents to deliver safe, high-quality results.

✅ Successful Team Members in This Role Will…

• Hold MSHA (blue card) and OSHA 30 as a baseline qualification
• Conduct frequent safety inspections and audits on mining and industrial project sites
• Lead daily tailgate huddles that reinforce trench safety, fall prevention, confined spaces, heavy equipment inspections, and concrete operations
• Partner with crews and superintendents to analyze work, anticipate hazards, and create practical safe-work plans
• Support the team by being part of the solution—coaching, advising, and following through on corrective actions
• Document and investigate incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions promptly
• Promote a proactive safety culture where workers are engaged and empowered to speak up

🛠️ A Day in the Life of a Field Safety Coordinator :

📈 Measurements of Success :

🧰 Qualifications :

👉 Meridian hires safety leaders who protect people first, while supporting crews in getting the job done. If you’re ready to bring mining-level rigor, high expectations, and a collaborative approach to jobsite safety, we want to hear from you.