Regional Safety Manager, Hudson Valley

E-J Electric Installation Co.•Newburgh, NY

5d•$130,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

The E-J Group is active in all facets of electrical contracting, bringing experience, expertise, and a national reputation to projects that range in size up to more than $300 million. With over 4,000 employees across 31 offices, E-J delivers full-service electrical solutions for rail systems, transit facilities, office buildings, hospitals, power, renewable energy, clean energy, co-generation facilities, roadway and outdoor specialty work, airports, industrial facilities, data centers, chip plants, universities, sports stadiums, extra high voltage distribution, utility, and gas infrastructure. At E-J, three generations of family expertise have built an organization that combines practical knowledge with modern technological innovation, providing rapid and efficient solutions for today’s lighting, power, energy, and communication needs. E-J has over a 125-year reputation for integrity, quality, and exceptional service in the electrical field. To learn more, visit www.ej1899.com. The New York City Safety Director will be responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture across all divisions. This includes strategic oversight, development, and implementation of companywide safety policies, procedures, and programs. This individual will lead the safety team to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety regulations. The person taking on this role must have a strong background in overall safety including safety planning, documentation, and handling accident investigations with the ability to set organizational safety strategies and mentor safety professionals.

Requirements

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), required
OSHA 500 Trainer Certification, required
NFPA 70e Supervisor Training
CPR/First Aid Certification
HAZWOPER Training
Minimum 10+ years of progressive safety management experience in construction, with at least 5 years in a senior or corporate leadership role
Experience leading investigations, writing detailed reports, and developing corrective action plans
Demonstrated success in developing and executing companywide safety programs
Experience as the head of safety on large-scale infrastructure projects

Nice To Haves

C-3 Competent Person – Lead Certification, preferred
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), preferred

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee the continuous development and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and training programs
Provide leadership and guidance to field staff to ensure consistent application of safety standards
Conduct and oversee thorough accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, ensuring detailed documentation and corrective action plans
Develop and review Safety Work Plans (SWPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) across all projects
Collaborate with project management, field supervision, and clients to address safety concerns and implement corrective measures as needed
Perform audits, inspections, and compliance reviews across all project sites, ensuring alignment with OSHA, DOT, DOB, EPA, NFPA, and other applicable regulations
Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, clients, and external safety representatives
Track, analyze, and report companywide safety metrics to executive leadership
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety culture and reduce incidents
Develop companywide training standards; serve as a certified OSHA trainer to deliver required courses
Maintain documentation of safety certifications, training records, and compliance reporting