Safety Manager

Intermountain Electric Inc•Reno, NV

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Manager leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs designed to protect employees, maintain regulatory compliance, and support organizational objectives. This role serves as a key resource for safety leadership, training, compliance, risk mitigation, and emergency preparedness while fostering a proactive culture of safety across the organization.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of construction safety principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to interpret and communicate technical environmental, health, and safety requirements to diverse audiences.
Strong understanding of safety program development, implementation, and continuous improvement.
Ability to identify, develop, and implement best practices, policies, and procedures.
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to evaluate safety data, trends, and regulatory information.
Strong report writing, documentation, presentation, and training development capabilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution abilities.
Ability to work effectively across departments and with geographically dispersed teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies and software platforms.
Demonstrated expertise in construction and electrical safety program management.
Experience conducting safety training, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
Proven ability to analyze safety trends and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
Experience developing safety policies, procedures, training programs, and organizational safety initiatives.
Effective management of work-related injury cases and safety compliance efforts.
Strong ability to communicate with employees, leadership, clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
Current First Aid/CPR certification.
Current OSHA 30 certification.
Current MSHA 5000-23 certification.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Progressive experience in a safety leadership role, preferably within the electrical contracting, construction, or related industries.
Experience managing safety programs, compliance initiatives, training, and risk mitigation efforts.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ProCore preferred.
OSHA 500 certification highly preferred.
Professional safety certifications such as CSP or CIH preferred.
Experience supporting safety operations within a union environment highly desired.
Equivalent combinations of relevant education, training, and applied experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Establish and maintain safety training schedules to support workforce development and compliance requirements.
Collaborate with field personnel, office staff, contractors, and vendors to promote safe work practices and organizational safety objectives.
Foster and sustain a strong culture of safety throughout the organization.
Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations and standards.
Conduct safety training programs focused on electrical safety, hazard recognition, and safe work practices.
Provide ongoing education regarding industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging safety trends.
Review and update both virtual and in-person training content to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Promote employee engagement and accountability in safety initiatives.
Perform regular jobsite inspections and assessments to identify hazards and verify compliance with safety standards.
Prepare written reports detailing findings, recommendations, and required corrective or preventive actions.
Monitor follow-up activities to ensure timely resolution of identified safety concerns.
Partner with field leadership and project managers to address safety issues and implement corrective measures.
Conduct and oversee weekly safety meetings at project sites.
Lead investigations involving accidents, incidents, and near-miss events.
Analyze root causes and develop recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Maintain accurate records of incidents, investigations, corrective actions, and resolutions.
Monitor trends and identify opportunities to strengthen safety performance.
Conduct safety audits to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Prepare and present safety reports that communicate key metrics, trends, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
Maintain and update the company Safety Manual.
Manage work-related injury cases and support associated documentation and reporting requirements.
Coordinate medical case management and related follow-up activities.
Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures.
Coordinate emergency drills, exercises, and preparedness activities.
Ensure employees are prepared to respond effectively to emergency situations.
Support organizational readiness through ongoing evaluation and improvement of emergency response processes.
Additional duties as assigned.