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Safety Manager

Posted 29 August 2025
Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
LocationTexas
Job type Permanent
Discipline Grid and Storage
ReferenceHW-4292420959

Job description

​The Transmission & Substation Safety Manager is responsible for leading, implementing, and overseeing safety programs across high-voltage transmission line and substation construction, maintenance, and operations projects. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, NESC, NFPA 70E, utility standards, and company policies to maintain a safe work environment. The Safety Manager will work closely with project leadership, crews, subcontractors, and clients to identify hazards, develop mitigation strategies, and foster a strong culture of safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and enforce site-specific safety plans for transmission line and substation projects.

  • Conduct daily safety inspections, audits, and job hazard analyses to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and industry regulations.

  • Provide safety leadership during high-risk activities such as energized work, line stringing, heavy lifts, confined space entry, and substation commissioning.

  • Deliver safety orientation and ongoing training for employees, subcontractors, and field leadership, including topics on fall protection, lockout/tagout, arc flash, and electrical safety.

  • Investigate incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions; prepare root cause analyses and corrective action plans.

  • Serve as a liaison with utility clients, regulators, and corporate safety leadership.

  • Track and report leading and lagging safety metrics; recommend improvements based on trends.

  • Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement in safety performance.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.

  • Minimum 5–7 years of safety management experience in transmission, substation, or high-voltage electrical utility work.

  • In-depth knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926, NESC, NFPA 70E, and industry best practices.

  • Safety certifications such as CSP, CUSP, CHST, or OSHA 500/510 preferred.

  • Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage field crews and management.

  • Ability to travel to multiple project sites as required.

Why Join Us
  • Lead safety on critical infrastructure projects powering communities.

  • Be part of a company culture committed to employee well-being and professional growth.

  • Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.