SAFETY MANAGER

Force Electrical Services, LLC•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Manager will lead and manage Field Safety Coordinators across assigned operational areas, ensuring consistent execution of company safety programs, procedures, and expectations. This role provides guidance, coaching, and support to Field Safety Coordinators in their daily activities, including regular field visits, safety observations, and engagement with crews and field leadership. The Safety Manager partners with operations leadership to identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring compliance with OSHA 1910.269, OSHA construction standards, DOT requirements, and customer safety expectations. Key responsibilities include monitoring the effectiveness of field observations, assisting in the development and implementation of safety initiatives, promoting a proactive safety culture, and supporting storm response operations. The role also involves overseeing incident investigations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, reviewing root cause analyses and corrective actions, and analyzing incident trends. Additionally, the Safety Manager supports customer audits, regulatory inquiries, and maintains safety documentation and compliance. They will lead the development and mentorship of Field Safety Coordinators, establish performance expectations, assist with onboarding new team members, coordinate safety meetings, and promote consistency in field engagement and coaching. This leadership position requires providing direction and accountability for the safety team, building strong relationships with operations leadership and field personnel, and fostering teamwork and operational discipline. The goal is to maintain strong field engagement, reduce incident frequency, improve the quality of safety processes, strengthen accountability, and support continuous improvement in safety culture and operational performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience — common substitution: high school diploma + 8-10 years relevant safety experience)
Associate's degree acceptable for some mid-level postings if paired with strong certifications
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry or Construction certification
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)
CPR/First Aid/AED instructor certification
OSHA 500/501 (Authorized Trainer)
5-7+ years in safety management, with at least 2-3 years specific to electrical utility, construction, or line work environments
Demonstrated experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and OSHA recordkeeping (300/300A logs)
Experience developing and delivering safety training programs for field crews (electricians, linemen, apprentices)
Track record managing safety audits, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and site inspections
Strong written and verbal communication for toolbox talks, incident reports, and leadership presentations
Proficiency with safety management software and Microsoft Office/Paycom-adjacent systems
Ability to work across office and field environments, including site visits to active job sites

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and managing Field Safety Coordinators across assigned operational areas.
Ensure consistent execution of company safety programs, procedures, and expectations.
Provide guidance, coaching, and support to Field Safety Coordinators in daily field activities.
Conduct regular field visits, safety observations, and engagement activities with crews and field leadership.
Partner with operations leadership to identify and mitigate operational risks.
Ensure compliance with OSHA 1910.269, OSHA construction standards, DOT requirements, and customer safety expectations.
Monitor effectiveness and quality of field observations and safety interactions.
Assist with development and implementation of company safety initiatives and operational improvements.
Promote a proactive safety culture focused on hazard recognition, risk mitigation, and accountability.
Support storm response and emergency restoration operations as required.
Oversee incident investigations conducted by Field Safety Coordinators.
Ensure incidents, near misses, and safety observations are reported accurately and in a timely manner.
Proof and finalize all incident reports.
Review root cause analyses and corrective action plans for quality and effectiveness.
Track corrective actions to ensure timely completion and accountability.
Analyze incident trends and identify opportunities for proactive risk reduction.
Support customer audits and regulatory inquiries.
Ensure safety documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements are maintained consistently across all assigned areas.
Monitor field compliance with PPE requirements, safe work practices, and company procedures.
Lead development and mentorship of Field Safety Coordinators.
Establish performance expectations and accountability standards for safety personnel.
Assist with onboarding and development of new safety team members.
Coordinate and conduct safety meetings.
Promote consistency in field engagement, coaching techniques, and safety expectations.
Support leadership development for frontline operations personnel and field safety staff.
Identify training gaps and operational improvement opportunities.
Provide leadership, direction, and accountability for Field Safety Coordinators.
Establish clear expectations for professionalism, field presence, communication, and performance.
Build strong working relationships with operations leadership and field personnel.
Promote teamwork, operational discipline, and consistent execution of company standards.
Serve as a visible leader within the safety organization and field operations.
Support company initiatives focused on continuous improvement and safety excellence.
Foster trust, engagement, and open communication throughout the organization.