Safety Manager (T&D Electrical Construction)

MYR Group•Syracuse, NY

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring employee adherence to company safety policies and procedures. This position supports projects throughout designated geographical locations. Harlan Electric Company (Harlan Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed hundreds of substation, transmission, distribution, live line, and clean energy projects across the upper Midwest and northeastern United States. We deliver a complete range of services, including powerline construction, telecommunications infrastructure, emergency restoration, and traffic signalization. Harlan Electric possesses extensive expertise providing services in congested urban environments.We are proud of our outstanding safety culture, built on tenacious management commitment, employee participation, training programs, and continuous improvement. We strive for greatness by keeping our mission, vision, values, and operating principles at the center of everything we do. Our specialized expertise, skilled workforce, and innovative practices enable us to be an industry leader supporting the clean energy transformation.

Requirements

Experience with OSHA record keeping, reporting and Method of Procedure (MOP) writing
Experience in job hazard & safety analysis within the transmission and distribution industry
Experience in the field of transmission and distribution line construction
Management experience within a safety role
Safety or related technical undergraduate degree (such as CSP)
Safety related credentials (e.g., OSHA 501, OTI certifications, etc.)
Experience with Risk Management
Effective communicator
Strong written and oral communications skills
Reliable and punctual
Self-starter and team player
Positive attitude
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge of utility and construction safety programs
OSHA/DOT related experience
OSHA 10, 30, and 500 (Train the Trainer) Certified
Basic computer and typing skills
Knowledge of OSP (OSHA Strategic Partnership)

Responsibilities

Manage on-going 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 and provide meaningful feedback, leadership, and guidance to safety engineers
Coordinate cross-training and conduct training as necessary
Assist management with methods to improve safety practices and procedures
Conduct and report on advance notice and no-notice inspections, surveys, and evaluations
Receive, review, and participate with the development of accident briefs, safety-related publications, bulletins, and reports
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
Regular and predictable attendance
Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards, if applicable
Other duties as assigned