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Jobot lists this Safety Manager - Electrical Utilities opportunity in city of albany, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 per year
A bit about us: Do you want to work on the region's most exciting projects AND have a work/life balance? We do too! We have built long-term partnerships and earned an industry-wide reputation as a reliable, single-source solution for electrical utility construction and maintenance. Our core values drive everything we do and we take a pride in our work. Our strong culture is shaped by shared values and operating principles, enabling our team to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions and consistently exceed customer expectations. Joining our company gives you access to endless opportunities as you're able to pursue new challenges with any operating companies within our family of businesses. You aren't just starting a new job, you are building a career.
Why join us?
Joining large regional business with several operating companies that offer endless opportunities for growth!
Access to some of the largest projects in new evolving industries
Excellent compensation package includes salary, annual bonus and stock
401k match
Generous PTO
Full health benefits
Company car allowance
Company gas card
Job Details
A growing regional electrical utilities contractor is seeking a proactive and field-driven Safety Coordinator to support large transmission, distribution, substation, and utility infrastructure projects. This role will partner closely with field operations and leadership teams to promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with OSHA and client requirements, and help drive continuous improvement across all job sites.
The Safety Manager will spend significant time in the field conducting site visits, coaching crews, facilitating training, and supporting incident prevention initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations on active utility construction projects
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and utility client safety standards
Partner with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to promote safe work practices and proactive hazard identification
Assist with development and implementation of site-specific safety plans, JHAs, and pre-task planning activities
Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing field safety training
Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, including root cause analysis and corrective action tracking
Monitor contractor and subcontractor safety performance and compliance
Support DOT compliance, equipment inspections, PPE programs, and fleet safety initiatives
Maintain safety documentation, reports, training records, and compliance logs
Participate in client safety meetings, audits, and project walkdowns
Help drive behavioral-based safety initiatives and continuous improvement programs
Provide field coaching and mentorship to crews regarding safe utility construction practices
Qualifications
5+ years of safety experience within electrical utilities, construction, industrial, or infrastructure environments
CSP or CUSP
Knowledge of OSHA standards and utility construction safety practices
OTC 105
OTC 107
NESC
OSHA
OSHA 500
OSHA 510
Experience supporting transmission, distribution, substation, renewable energy, or heavy civil projects preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence field teams and operations leadership
Ability to identify hazards and implement practical corrective actions in fast-paced field environments
Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital safety reporting systems
Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills
Ability to travel regionally to project sites
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