OSHA-Certified Health & Safety Manager (1165)

Ripple Fiber•Charlotte, NC

51d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an OSHA-Certified Health & Safety Manager to join our growing team. At Ripple Fiber, we deliver more than high-speed internet. We’re creating a ripple effect by producing opportunities and brighter futures for the residents of the communities we serve. Join America’s most innovative, industry-leading fiber internet company, and help shape the future. We believe the biggest wave starts as a ripple. We are a dynamic, fast-growing, and innovative company driven by ambitious self-starters with entrepreneurial mindsets. Our fast-paced environment fosters creativity, collaboration, and initiative. We are people-centric, placing strong emphasis on employee experience, career growth, and professional development. This individual is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all safety programs across fiber construction and field operations. This role ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, reduces workplace incidents, and promotes a strong safety culture among internal crews and subcontractors working in high-risk construction environments.

Requirements

OSHA Certification: Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM)
OSHA 500 and OSHA 501 Outreach Trainer certifications preferred, with authorization to deliver both Construction and General Industry OSHA 10/30 training programs
3–7+ years of experience in construction, telecommunications, utilities, or similar high-risk environments
Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety practices
Experience conducting site inspections and incident investigations
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites regularly
Experience in fiber optic, telecom, or utility construction environments
First Aid/CPR certification preferred
Experience managing workers’ compensation coordination processes

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA standards
Conduct regular job site inspections across aerial and underground fiber construction projects
Identify hazards and enforce corrective actions, including stop-work authority when necessary
Maintain all required safety documentation, logs, and compliance records
Lead investigations of workplace incidents, near-misses, and property damage
Complete detailed incident reports, including root cause analysis and corrective action plans
Coordinate with HR, operations, and insurance carriers regarding workplace injuries and workers’ compensation claims
Track incident trends and implement preventive strategies
Work closely with our Learning & Development Manager to develop and deliver safety training programs
Train employees on OSHA requirements, including excavation safety, fall protection, traffic control, and equipment operation
Ensure all employees maintain required safety certifications and training compliance
Travel to all markets as needed
Perform field audits of fiber construction sites, including aerial, underground, and splicing operations
Verify proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
Evaluate job hazard analyses (JHAs) and safe work practices prior to project execution
Support utility locating compliance and safe digging practices (811 coordination)
Develop and update company-wide safety policies and procedures
Implement safety programs for high-risk activities (trenching, aerial lifts, confined spaces)
Maintain emergency response plans and risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate with leadership to improve overall safety culture