Wireless Safety Supervisor

KGP Telecommunications•Blue Bell, PA

About The Position

The Wireless Safety Supervisor is a working supervisor responsible for directing field safety compliance and ensuring Circet USA Wireless crews and subcontractors follow regulatory, client, tower owner, and company safety requirements. The role conducts field inspections and audits and supports the Sr. Director, EHS in executing the Wireless safety program. It currently has no direct reports, though the supervisor may oversee Wireless safety personnel as business needs require. This is a ground-level position and does not require climbing. The supervisor leads the Wireless field audit program, uses inspection and incident data to identify trends and risks, and ensures findings are documented and resolved. The role covers a range of Wireless operations, including tower and rooftop work, drive tests, EV charging station builds, pole climbing, generator sites, and Fiber Direct. It also supports incident investigations, safety training, client and tower owner audits, and maintenance of records for ISO 45001 certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of wireless or telecom safety experience.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
Competent Tower Climber and Rescue training to evaluate climbing crews; the position itself does not climb.
RF Safety Awareness training.
Proficient use of Microsoft programs and applications.
Proficient use of iOS and/or Android applications.
Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926, 1910.268, and ANSI A10.48 as they apply to Wireless operations.
Ability to identify fall, rescue, dropped object, rigging, RF, electrical, excavation, and traffic hazards on Wireless job sites from ground level.
Ability to review JHAs, rescue plans, and rigging plans and verify they reflect actual site conditions.
Ability to verify climber certifications and qualifications against OHS-02 requirements.
Ability to recommend field-implementable corrective actions using the hierarchy of controls.
Ability to report audit findings accurately regardless of schedule or production impact.
Ability to exercise stop work authority when immediate danger is present and escalate hazards that are not corrected.
Ability to conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis, interview involved parties, and document findings suitable for client and regulatory review.
Ability to analyze inspection and incident data to identify trends.
Ability to build credibility with crews, supervisors, and subcontractors and drive follow-through on corrective actions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with field personnel, operations management, and clients.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables where standardization is limited and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree preferred.
NWSA Tower Tech one or two certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the Wireless field audit program and track findings through closure.
Schedule and perform data-informed field inspections of Wireless crews and subcontractors to assess compliance with Circet USA safety programs and client and tower owner requirements.
Audit tower and rooftop work, drive test operations, EV charging station builds, pole climbing, generator sites, and Fiber Direct operations.
Direct crews and subcontractors to correct unsafe conditions and practices; exercise stop work authority and escalate unresolved hazards to Wireless Operations Management and the Sr. Director, EHS.
Prepare inspection reports and ensure completed inspections are entered in the database of record.
Facilitate resolution of audit findings and document closure in applicable internal and external systems.
Lead field incident investigations and root cause analysis under the direction of the Sr. Director, EHS, and mentor field personnel on corrective and preventative actions.
Prepare incident notifications to carriers and tower owners at the direction of the Sr. Director, EHS.
Provide actionable data and trend analysis to Wireless Operations Management regarding Safety Management System risks, client relationship risks, and violations of client and tower owner requirements.
Compile Wireless safety KPIs and trend analysis for the Sr. Director, EHS.
Support client and tower owner safety audits.
Maintain Wireless field inspection, audit, and corrective action records as evidence for ISO 45001 certification.
Assist in developing procedures to reduce deviations from standards or regulations and submit proposed changes through the management of change process.
Develop and deliver on-site or remote Wireless safety training and toolbox talks as requested.
Independently manage a national audit schedule and track findings through closure.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Digital health and wellness support
Critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Group term and voluntary life insurance
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Paid time off
401(k)
Company discount website
May be eligible for a performance incentive based on company and individual goals and performance.