Senior Safety Manager

Microsoft Azure App Service•Grapevine, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Safety Manager is responsible for regional safety execution across Alterman projects and service work. This role leads a team of Safety Coordinators and Senior Safety Coordinators and establishes clear expectations for field presence, coaching, hazard control, documentation quality, and follow-through. The Senior Safety Manager partners with Operations leadership to integrate safety into planning and production, strengthen field discipline on high-risk activities, and ensure consistent, measurable execution of Alterman safety standards across all jobsites.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
7+ years of construction safety experience and 3+ years of manager level experience (electrical construction strongly preferred).
Demonstrated leadership over multi-project safety execution and field team performance (formal people management preferred).
Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and practical application in active work environments.
CHST, ASP, CSP, OHST or equivalent safety credentials.
Experience supporting complex projects and multi-project coverage needs.
Proven ability to influence operations leaders, coach supervisors, and hold standards under schedule pressure.
Strong investigation leadership with a track record of producing actionable corrective actions.
Able to communicate clearly and calmly at all levels, from field crews to executives and utility clients.
Able to mentor and influence crews and safety staff to reinforce accountability and a culture of prevention.
Able to build and deliver effective pre-job briefings, verify minimum approach distance (MAD) calculations, and manage control of energy sources, including switching, clearance, reclosers, and remote devices.
Strong ability to operate within the Incident Command System (ICS) during storm operations, including managing fatigue, staging/base camp safety, and coordination with leadership, utility representatives, and mutual assistance partners.
Strong ability to investigate incidents and near misses, identify root causes, and recommend SMART corrective actions.
Proficient in maintaining precise, timely, and compliant documentation, including job briefings, JSAs, switching/clearance notes, incident reports, and utility-specific forms.
Proficient in applying OSHA 1910.269 and 1926 Subpart V, NESC (ANSI C2), and MUTCD Part 6 for temporary traffic control.
Skilled in conducting arc flash hazard assessments and selecting appropriate FR and arc-rated clothing to ensure full-body protection.
Knowledgeable in T&D rescue methods, including pole-top, bucket, and vault rescues, with readiness to perform or direct emergency response as required.
Familiarity with mutual-assistance operations.