Safety Manager ( EPC / T&D Electrical Projects)

MYR Group•Alvarado, TX

About The Position

The Safety Manager ensures employee adherence to company safety policies and procedures and supports projects across a designated three- to five-state territory. The role requires weekly travel to project locations; the employee may live anywhere near a major airport. Essential functions are performed at a company-designated office or field location. The position manages the ongoing safety program, works with Operations to ensure appropriate safety staffing, and verifies fieldwork compliance with applicable regulations, company policy, and industry best practices. It also involves auditing and guiding safety engineers, coordinating cross-training, conducting training, improving safety practices, performing and reporting on announced and unannounced inspections, and contributing to accident briefs and safety communications. The Safety Manager provides technical and professional assistance to control unsafe behaviors and environmental factors, reports on safety activities and studies, maintains regular and predictable attendance, and complies with the company’s Code of Business Conduct and applicable professional standards. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Experience with OSHA record keeping, reporting, and Method of Procedure (MOP) writing.
Experience in job hazard and safety analysis within the transmission and distribution industry.
Experience in transmission and distribution line construction.
Management experience in a safety role.
Safety or related technical undergraduate degree, such as CSP.
Knowledge of risk management.
Effective communication skills, including strong written and oral communication.
Reliable and punctual; self-starter and team player with a positive attitude.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of utility and construction safety programs.
OSHA/DOT-related experience.
OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and OSHA 500 (Train the Trainer) certification.
Basic computer and typing skills.
Knowledge of OSP (OSHA Strategic Partnership).
Ability to travel weekly to project locations across a three- to five-state territory.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States; the company does not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

Safety-related credentials such as CHST, CUSP, OSHA 501, or OTI certifications; some or any combination of these certifications is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the ongoing safety program.
Work with Operations to ensure proper safety staffing.
Verify fieldwork compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, company policy, and industry best practices.
Audit safety engineers and provide meaningful feedback, leadership, and guidance.
Coordinate cross-training and conduct training as necessary.
Assist management in improving safety practices and procedures.
Conduct and report on advance-notice and no-notice inspections, surveys, and evaluations.
Receive and review accident briefs, safety-related publications, bulletins, and reports, and participate in their development.
Provide technical and professional assistance to eliminate or control unsafe behavior and environmental factors.
Provide progress reports on safety activities, safety reports, and safety studies.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and applicable industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, basic vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, hearing, and mental health coverage, with low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums; employee or employee-plus-family coverage has a $15 weekly premium.
Dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program providing $1,200 annually for health- and wellbeing-related purchases.
Annual paid time off starting at 15 days, plus 10 paid holidays, including a floating Cultural Celebration Day.
401(k) plan with 100% company match up to 6%, immediate vesting, and potential annual profit sharing.
Educational assistance for educational costs and internal training.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Voluntary supplemental vision, accident, critical illness, identity theft, group legal, group auto and home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.