Safety Director, New York City
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.
Requirements
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), required
- OSHA 500 Trainer Certification, required
- NFPA 70e Supervisor Training
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Extensive MTA NYCT and Port Authority experience, required
- 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 company-wide safety programs
- Experience as the head of safety on large-scale infrastructure projects (transit, rail, power, or design-build)
- Experience with MTA NYCT, and Port Authority is required
Nice To Haves
- C-3 Competent Person – Lead Certification, preferred
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), preferred
- NYC DOB Licensed Safety Manager (LSM), preferred
- MTA NYC Transit Track Safety Certification (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee the continuous development and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and training programs
- Provide leadership and guidance to safety managers and 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
Benefits
- JIB IBEW Local 3 benefits
- Job training and mentorship
- Rewarding project experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
