Safety Manager

NAES•Hubbard, TX

52d•Onsite

About The Position

The APEX Power Co. Project in Hubbard, TX, currently under Phase 1 construction, is expected to expand to 1.6 GW. It features a diverse mix of generation technologies, including Siemens SGT-800/400 simple cycle turbines, MAN/Everllence 18V51/60G gas reciprocating engines, GE LM6000/LM2500 simple cycle turbines, Pratt & Whitney FT8 simple cycle turbines, and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), enabling flexible, reliable power output. Future expansion may include additional GE aero and large frame units (6B, 7FA/7FB/7H) in simple or combined cycle configurations, allowing the plant to efficiently meet varying energy demands while supporting data center grid reliability. Opportunity Summary The Safety Manager at the APEX Power Co. Project will lead pre-commissioning and operational safety programs to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient plant environment. This role will oversee safety risk assessments, inspections, training, incident response, and contractor compliance across the facility’s diverse technologies, including gas turbines, reciprocating engines, and battery energy storage systems. Once operational, the Safety Manager will maintain regulatory compliance, manage KPIs, lead audits, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of safety excellence across the plant. As Safety Manager, your responsibilities specific to the Pre-Commissioning Phase include the following functions: Develop and implement pre-commissioning safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure readiness for safe start-up, aligned with OSHA and industry standards. Conduct job hazard analyses, risk assessments, and safety audits for commissioning activities, new equipment, processes, facilities, and temporary operations to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks. Coordinate and deliver site-specific safety orientations and training for commissioning engineers, contractors, and vendors, ensuring awareness of hazards and protocols. Perform inspections of construction, installation, and testing activities to verify compliance with safety requirements and regulatory standards. Develop, review, and test emergency response and crisis management plans, including drills, evacuation, and incident response exercises, coordinating with local emergency services and regulatory agencies to validate readiness for start-up. Establish contractor and vendor safety onboarding and compliance procedures to ensure all parties adhere to safety policies during pre-commissioning activities. Ensure all pre-commissioning safety documentation, training records, and emergency procedures are complete, accurate, and ready for seamless transition to operational safety management. Your scope of responsibility as Safety Manager includes the following primary functions: Safety Program Management & Compliance Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations. Stay current with OSHA and industry safety regulations, ensuring the plant maintains compliance and implements best practices for continuous improvement. Manage all safety-related documentation, including compliance reports, policies, procedures, manuals, training records, and safety data sheets, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and regulatory compliance. Lead internal and external safety audits, facilitate regulatory inspections, and act as the primary liaison with OSHA and other authorities. Establish, monitor, and report key safety performance indicators (KPIs), analyze trends, and identify recurring issues to implement preventative and corrective strategies. Support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives related to workplace safety, environmental performance, and operational risk reduction. Operational Safety, Training & Incident Response Coordinate and deliver safety programs, training, and orientations for employees, contractors, and visitors, including regular safety meetings and fostering a culture of safety awareness and engagement. Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments, including routine facility assessments, housekeeping checks, and ongoing job hazard analyses for operations, maintenance, and new projects, to proactively identify and mitigate risks. Respond to safety incidents, injuries, and near misses, investigating root causes, implementing immediate corrective measures, tracking follow-up actions, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Develop, maintain, and test emergency response plans, coordinating drills, crisis communication strategies, and collaboration with local emergency services and regulatory agencies. Collaborate with department managers, project teams, and contractors to integrate safety considerations into operations, projects, and vendors while promoting a culture of safety excellence through recognition and communication initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned to support safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations. NAES Safe Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. All NAES managers and supervisors have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a healthy and safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each Supervisor’s performance.

Requirements

Proven experience leading safety programs and compliance in industrial or power generation facilities, including planning, implementation, and continuous improvement.
Direct experience managing OSHA compliance, audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting in industrial environments.
Practical understanding of power plant systems and operations—including turbines, reciprocating engines, and battery energy storage—and their influence on workplace safety.
In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations, including hazardous materials, emergency response, and workplace safety standards, with at least one area of specialized expertise.
Skilled in performing job hazard analyses, risk assessments, safety audits, and emergency preparedness planning.
Proven ability to develop and deliver effective safety training programs and orientations for employees, contractors, and commissioning teams.
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, including conveying complex safety issues, building consensus, and fostering a culture of safety excellence.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and other software tools used for safety tracking, reporting, and program management.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, engineering, industrial hygiene, or a related field, or equivalent technical training, knowledge, and experience desired.
OSHA 30-hour or 40-hour certification, CSP, CHST, or similar safety credentials preferred.
Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement pre-commissioning safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure readiness for safe start-up, aligned with OSHA and industry standards.
Conduct job hazard analyses, risk assessments, and safety audits for commissioning activities, new equipment, processes, facilities, and temporary operations to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks.
Coordinate and deliver site-specific safety orientations and training for commissioning engineers, contractors, and vendors, ensuring awareness of hazards and protocols.
Perform inspections of construction, installation, and testing activities to verify compliance with safety requirements and regulatory standards.
Develop, review, and test emergency response and crisis management plans, including drills, evacuation, and incident response exercises, coordinating with local emergency services and regulatory agencies to validate readiness for start-up.
Establish contractor and vendor safety onboarding and compliance procedures to ensure all parties adhere to safety policies during pre-commissioning activities.
Ensure all pre-commissioning safety documentation, training records, and emergency procedures are complete, accurate, and ready for seamless transition to operational safety management.
Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations.
Stay current with OSHA and industry safety regulations, ensuring the plant maintains compliance and implements best practices for continuous improvement.
Manage all safety-related documentation, including compliance reports, policies, procedures, manuals, training records, and safety data sheets, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and regulatory compliance.
Lead internal and external safety audits, facilitate regulatory inspections, and act as the primary liaison with OSHA and other authorities.
Establish, monitor, and report key safety performance indicators (KPIs), analyze trends, and identify recurring issues to implement preventative and corrective strategies.
Support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives related to workplace safety, environmental performance, and operational risk reduction.
Coordinate and deliver safety programs, training, and orientations for employees, contractors, and visitors, including regular safety meetings and fostering a culture of safety awareness and engagement.
Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments, including routine facility assessments, housekeeping checks, and ongoing job hazard analyses for operations, maintenance, and new projects, to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
Respond to safety incidents, injuries, and near misses, investigating root causes, implementing immediate corrective measures, tracking follow-up actions, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Develop, maintain, and test emergency response plans, coordinating drills, crisis communication strategies, and collaboration with local emergency services and regulatory agencies.
Collaborate with department managers, project teams, and contractors to integrate safety considerations into operations, projects, and vendors while promoting a culture of safety excellence through recognition and communication initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned to support safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations.