Safety Manager - Lexington, KY

Sheakley Workforce Staffing•Louisville, KY

1d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join an established electrical contractor in a key regional safety leadership role responsible for supporting multiple operations, leading and developing Safety Managers, and driving consistent safety performance across electrical construction projects. This position goes beyond traditional site-level safety management. The Regional Safety Manager will partner with operational and corporate leadership to strengthen electrical safety programs, develop safety professionals, ensure regulatory compliance, analyze performance trends, and drive consistent safety expectations across multiple projects and teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced safety leader looking to make a broader organizational impact while helping strengthen the safety culture of a growing electrical construction operation.

Requirements

7-10 years of progressive safety leadership experience
Prior experience managing, leading, or developing Safety Managers or other safety professionals
Experience providing safety leadership across multiple projects, locations, or operational teams
Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and occupational safety regulations
Strong working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards
Strong working knowledge of Electrical Construction Safety
Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E Electrical Safety
Strong working knowledge of Electrical Hazard Recognition
Strong working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) & Hazardous-Energy Control
Strong working knowledge of Arc Flash & Electrical Shock Hazard Awareness
Strong working knowledge of Energized Work Planning & Electrical Safe Work Practices
Strong working knowledge of Temporary Power & Electrical Distribution
Strong working knowledge of Fall Protection & Elevated Work
Strong working knowledge of Aerial Lifts & MEWPs
Strong working knowledge of Trenching & Excavation Safety
Strong working knowledge of Crane, Rigging & Material Handling Operations
Strong working knowledge of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) & Pre-Task Planning
Strong working knowledge of Regional & Multi-Site Safety Management
Strong working knowledge of Safety Leadership & Team Development
Strong working knowledge of Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
Strong working knowledge of Safety Metrics & Trend Analysis
Strong working knowledge of Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
Strong working knowledge of Contractor Safety Management
Strong working knowledge of Continuous Improvement & Safety Culture Development

Nice To Haves

Electrical construction or electrical contractor safety experience
Experience supporting commercial, industrial, or large-scale electrical construction operations
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
CSP, ASP, CHST, or equivalent professional safety credential
OSHA 500 or OSHA 510
NFPA 70E knowledge and electrical safety program experience
Experience leading multi-site or regional safety programs

Responsibilities

Provide regional safety leadership across multiple electrical construction projects and operational teams
Lead, coach, mentor, and support Safety Managers to strengthen individual and team performance
Partner with operations, project leadership, and corporate leadership to develop and execute safety strategies
Drive consistent implementation of electrical construction safety programs across projects
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, company standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
Conduct and oversee jobsite audits, inspections, field observations, and risk assessments
Support electrical hazard identification and safe work planning
Provide leadership around Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hazardous-energy control, and electrical safe work practices
Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation
Analyze leading and lagging safety indicators to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
Develop and deliver safety training for field personnel, supervision, and leadership
Promote proactive hazard recognition and pre-task planning
Advise project teams on engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE, and hazard mitigation strategies
Monitor workers' compensation trends and key safety performance indicators
Maintain and oversee regulatory documentation and safety reporting requirements
Collaborate with project management, field leadership, insurance representatives, consultants, and regulatory agencies
Strengthen accountability and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organization