Safety Manager

MYR Group • South Weber, UT

1d • $98,000 - $130,000

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. Company Overview Established in 2013, High Country Line Construction, Inc. (High Country) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed transmission, distribution, foundation, substation, and clean energy projects across the United States. We deliver a complete range of services, including powerline construction, infrastructure, and emergency restoration. High Country possesses the expertise to provide high-voltage electrical construction services to utility and private developers nationwide. We are committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are passionate about equipping our employees with knowledge and tools to support their growth and sharing our knowledge and expertise with industry partners while building safe, superior electrical infrastructure. We are also a certified member of Gold Shovel Standard (GSS), a member-driven, non-profit organization committed to improving workforce and public safety at excavation sites. We are a proud signatory member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Essential Functions 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 ​​​​​​​

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
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of electric utility and construction safety programs
• OSHA/DOT related experience
• OSHA 10, 30, and 500 (Train the Trainer) Certified
• Microsoft Applications, technical writing and typing skills
• Knowledge of OSP (OSHA Strategic Partnership)
• Experience with Risk Management
• Effective communicator
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Self-starter and team player
• Positive attitude

Nice To Haves

• Safety or related technical undergraduate degree
• Safety related credentials (e.g., OSHA 501, OTI certifications, etc.)
• Professional certifications highly preferred (e.g. CSP, CUSP, CHST)

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!). ​​​​​​​
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees