Site Safety Lead

About the role

The Site Safety Lead is responsible for providing safety coordination and oversight at a designated project location or multiple locations. This role reports to the Regional Safety Manager or Safety Manager and works in partnership with the project foreman to implement Bergelectric’s Safety Program at the project location. This is considered to be a safety‑sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model and leader on site for Bergelectric’s “Work Safe. Life Safe.” safety culture.
• Promote employee participation and engagement with the Safety Program.
• Assist the Safety Manager and operations team in project planning activities such as preparing site safety plans, risk assessments, and identifying project‑specific training needs.
• Identify opportunities to recognize employees for safety achievements and coordinate recognition events on site with oversight of the superintendent.
• Develop and deliver site‑specific safety orientation material.
• Provide safety training in areas including forklifts, aerial lifts, confined spaces, fall protection and other technical areas.
• Conduct safety inspections and reviews to assure safety procedures are in place and followed.
• Intervene to correct or reinforce worker behaviors and on‑site conditions.
• Manage corrective actions generated by inspections or safety reports to assure timely closure/resolution.
• Conduct and/or prepare Toolbox Talk safety meetings, safety stand‑downs, and other safety awareness campaigns.
• Coordinate the Safety Program with general contractors, providing records of safety meetings, trainings, and incident reports.
• Conduct jobsite safety walks with various worksite representatives.
• Oversee project safety documentation and records management, including authorization of work permits, Lock Out/Tag Out logs, training records, and incident reports.
• Utilize Bergelectric safety data management systems and processes.
• Respond to safety concerns and incident reports, initiate investigations, and participate in jobsite inspections by regulatory agencies and third parties.
• Escalate incident reports and safety concerns to the superintendent and the regional safety manager in a timely manner.
• Meet regularly with foremen, superintendents, and general contractors to identify and correct safety issues and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage relationships with client site safety personnel to help address any future issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the construction industry with an interest in safety and management; electrical construction preferred.
• 30‑Hour OSHA Outreach/Trainer, EM‑385 Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, NPFA 70e, Root Cause Analysis Training, and train‑the‑trainer experience in Lock Out/Tag Out, forklifts, scaffolds, aerial lifts, or related areas preferred.
• Working knowledge of safety rules and regulations including fall protection, silica, confined space, forklift and scissor lift operation, trenching, scaffolding, energy control/LOTO, and general construction safety.
• Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction and/or Construction Health and Safety Technician certification.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills; ability to interact persuasively and tactfully at all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective presentation and training delivery skills.
• Experience managing responses to incidents and gathering documentation.
• Team‑player attitude; positive, well‑organized, proactive support for company profit and growth.
• Commitment to promoting overall safety culture and contributing to internal safety communication, promotions, and campaigns.

Physical Demands

Utilize ladders, man lifts, or reach booms; stand for long periods; perform full squats, stoop or kneeling as required.

Working Environment

This role operates in an active construction and/or warehouse environment, often mobile and using standard office equipment (computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.). Work may be performed in various weather conditions (rain, snow, heat) and in high‑noise job sites.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.