Safety Manager

Summit Line Construction, Inc.•Santa Teresa, NM

About The Position

Summit Line Construction, a Quanta Services subsidiary, is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee the planning and implementation of safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA and DOT requirements. The role reinforces a strong safety culture and helps ensure employee health and safety. The ideal candidate has hands-on safety leadership experience in heavy industrial or data center environments and is comfortable supporting crews in dynamic field settings and on complex projects. The Safety Manager develops and maintains safety programs, conducts audits and inspections, identifies hazards, delivers training, and investigates incidents and near misses. The role also monitors regulatory compliance, communicates with employees and management, analyzes safety performance data, prepares reports, and supports corporate Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum 1–3 years of safety experience in drilling/foundation, substation, and civil construction disciplines.
OSHA 30 certification required.
Fluent written and verbal English communication skills.
Understanding of federal and state safety regulations and training requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and experience with web-based tracking software.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
New employees must successfully pass a post-offer drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in safety management preferred.
CIH, CSP, CUSP, OSHT, or similar license or certification preferred.
OSHA 510 certification preferred.
Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Hands-on safety leadership experience in heavy industrial or data center environments.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Conduct safety audits and inspections to assess compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other safety regulations.
Identify and evaluate workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Identify training needs and gaps, propose training plans, and develop and deliver safety training.
Conduct tailboards and briefings to ensure employees understand and follow safety protocols.
Investigate incidents and near misses, determine root causes, and recommend preventive measures.
Ensure timely and accurate incident reporting and documentation, and follow up on corrective actions.
Inspect work environments, equipment, and practices for compliance with safety standards.
Ensure equipment and machinery meet safety requirements, and prepare written findings and corrective-action recommendations.
Communicate safety policies and procedures to employees and management.
Maintain working relationships with employees, supervisory personnel, state and local officials, consultants, and subcontractors.
Support sensitive or critical projects and help ensure safety standards are maintained.
Analyze safety statistics and metrics, prepare and present performance reports, and develop and track safety indicators and goals.
Support corporate HSE initiatives and assist with developing and enhancing HSE programs.
Support post-incident investigations and develop strategies to prevent future incidents.
Stay current on OSHA, DOT, and other relevant regulations and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.