Safety and Training Manager

Fiber Network Services, Inc.•Manassas, VA

2d•$90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

FNS is seeking a Safety and Training Manager to plan, implement, and oversee corporate health, safety, and technical training programs. The role supports field crews, excavation teams, and aerial and underground construction technicians, promoting safe work practices and compliance with OSHA, DOT, and local regulatory requirements. It focuses on reducing fiber-installation hazards, including utility strikes, confined-space entry, and work in high-voltage energized spaces, while onboarding employees and developing workforce competency. The manager conducts field safety audits, investigates incidents, maintains safety policies and plans, oversees PPE and safety gear, and develops and administers technical and safety training. The position also manages onboarding, field competency and advancement programs, weekly Toolbox Talks, and auditable training and certification records in the company’s Learning Management System. Extensive travel to active job sites is required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of dedicated safety experience in heavy civil construction, utility contracting, or telecom infrastructure installation.
Deep understanding of OSP installation techniques, including horizontal directional drilling, missile boring, fiber blowing, and aerial strand/lash, and the associated hazard mitigation.
Thorough knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and 811 Dig Law reporting structures.
Exceptional verbal instruction skills for field coaching and corporate presentations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and digital safety management tracking software.
Valid driver’s license and clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Willingness to travel extensively to active job sites.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).
OSHA 500 (Authorized Trainer for Construction).

Responsibilities

Conduct regular, unannounced safety audits of Outside Plant (OSP) operations, including open-trench excavations, directional drilling, trenching, and aerial line work.
Ensure compliance with OSHA Part 1926, DOT regulations for commercial motor vehicles, and state-specific utility regulations.
Lead incident notifications and investigate utility strikes, vehicle accidents, personal injuries, and near-misses through root-cause analysis and formal reporting.
Author, update, and enforce the company Health and Safety Manual and site-specific safety plans (HASPs).
Direct selection and purchasing of PPE and safety gear for fiber handling and construction, and track compliance.
Develop, implement, and continually optimize a technical and safety training curriculum tailored to fiber installation.
Lead safety and operational onboarding for incoming Project Managers, Construction Managers, Construction Coordinators, Linemen, Drill Operators, Ground hands, and Splicers.
Partner with management on competency tracking and structured field advancement programs, including Apprentice Programs.
Standardize and distribute weekly Toolbox Talks addressing current field hazards.
Maintain auditable employee training logs, certifications, and qualification records using the company LMS.