Safety Lead

PPC Partners Inc.•Mount Pleasant, WI

About The Position

The Safety Lead provides leadership in developing, implementing, and continuously improving safety programs across assigned operations. This role is a key safety resource for field leadership and project teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards while promoting a proactive safety culture. The Safety Lead conducts safety audits, leads incident investigations, mentors safety personnel, develops training initiatives, and partners with operational leaders to reduce risk and improve safety performance. Success requires a collaborative leader who builds trust, coaches effectively, and follows through on corrective actions. The position includes regular field engagement and travel between project locations. It requires working in office and field environments, including construction sites with outdoor elements and noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of occupational safety experience.
Demonstrated experience coaching safety personnel or leading safety initiatives.
OSHA 30 Certification.
First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain it.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly between project locations.
Demonstrated leadership and coaching abilities.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
Ability to build trust, influence safe work practices, and collaborate with employees and leaders at all levels.
Excellent incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
Strong presentation and training facilitation abilities.
Ability to analyze data and prepare executive-level reports.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams, and safety management software.
Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to safety excellence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Safety Management, or a related field.
Construction and/or electrical industry experience.
Professional certification such as CHST, ASP, CSP, OHST, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and continuous improvement of company safety programs, policies, and procedures at jobsites.
Partner with operational leadership to establish and achieve safety objectives and performance metrics.
Conduct safety audits, inspections, and assessments of jobsites, facilities, and work practices.
Evaluate regulatory requirements, safety performance data, and industry practices to recommend improvements.
Serve as a subject matter expert on OSHA, state, local, customer, and company safety requirements.
Monitor compliance trends, identify opportunities for risk reduction, and lead corrective actions through timely closure.
Assist branch and project leadership with solutions to complex safety concerns.
Analyze safety performance data, identify trends, and prepare reports for leadership.
Support initiatives to achieve and sustain an incident-free workplace.
Maintain visible field presence; mentor Safety Specialists and field personnel in hazard recognition, compliance, and incident prevention.
Build relationships with project teams, supervisors, and craft employees; promote open communication and employee involvement.
Recognize positive safety behaviors and coach supervisors and crews on safe work practices and accountability.
Address imminent hazards, escalate unresolved concerns, and coordinate safe work resumption in accordance with company policy.
Lead safety orientations for new employees and subcontractors.
Develop and deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and leadership development activities; support qualification and certification programs and evaluate training effectiveness.
Lead investigations of incidents, injuries, vehicle events, property damage, and near misses; facilitate root cause analyses and develop corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure incidents are accurately documented and reported in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
Participate in preconstruction and work-planning meetings to identify risks, develop site-specific safety plans, and communicate customer requirements.
Assist with planning high-risk activities, including energized work, confined space entry, crane operations, and critical lifts, as applicable.
Pre-plan daily work tasks to identify hazard-elimination methods; observe and address unsafe habits and hazards.
Promote safety as the company's highest priority, support the goal of zero accidents, and encourage communication about safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needs.
Obtain safety training as expected of company personnel.