Safety Training Manager

About the role

The Utility Safety & Training Manager is responsible for the daily administration and implementation of the company’s Safety Management Plan to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements promoting a safe and healthy work environment.

Responsibilities

• Visit multi-site work locations daily to review safety with crews, including Job Hazard Analysis JHA's, hazard recognition coaching, strengths, opportunities to improve, and corrective actions needed to enhance safety awareness for everyone associated with work in the field
• Maintain record-keeping systems including OSH metrics and KPIs
• Participate in and lead Safety Observation Program
• Participate in and lead behavior-based Human Performance Program
• Recognize hazards, perform risk assessments, and provide recommendations to eliminate or mitigate identified hazards
• Supervise a team of Quality Control Inspectors responsible for performing random audits or data driven audits on pole inspections
• Establish and manage quality inspection schedules based on job size, geography, and client expectations working with the General Manager and based on QC Data Reports
• Prepare technical reports
• Cook up and lead training in all OSH topics
• Participating in Bid Events
• Participate in and lead Emergency "Response" Action Plan
• Participate in and lead in accident investigations, reporting, and injury illness case management
• Aid in traffic control plan development and implementation

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in construction, utility, safety, hazard recognition, accident investigation, and root cause analysis
• Working knowledge of applicable electric utility pole standards and work practices
• Working knowledge of state and local DOT requirements
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, capable of managing multiple projects, has strong training and interpersonal skills
• Positive disposition demonstrates passion, integrity, and responsibility
• Basic computer competency with Microsoft Office products and ability to learn client systems as required
• Possess a safety designation from the following list, Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technicians (OHST) OR Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (CSST)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in electric utility transmission and distribution operations
• Oversee onboarding and safety orientation for all new hires
• Develop and deliver recurring training modules (e.g., fall protection, defensive driving, pole climbing, pesticide handling, confined space, etc.)
• Maintain training records and certifications for all employees
• Work with management to identify skill gaps and create targeted development plans
• Observe and evaluate the effectiveness of on-site and hands-on training sessions across field teams
• Work with Supervisors and QC personnel to ensure crews are working safely and effectively
• Work with crews to make sure each crew member has the understanding and supplies for his job and crew.

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Strong training and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer competency
• Knowledge of OSH measures, programs, and procedures
• Ability to learn client systems
• Positive disposition
• Passion, integrity, and responsibility

Benefits

• 401K

Pay

• $135K

Schedule

• REMOTE