Director of Safety

Enterprise Electrical co; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Electrical seeks a Director of Safety - Branch Operations to lead safety across branch offices, construction projects, service operations, and field teams. This executive role drives a proactive safety culture, operational consistency, and safety leadership development.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in construction safety with 5+ years in leadership, strong OSHA expertise, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration across dispersed locations. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required; OSHA 500 preferred.
• CSP/ASP/CHST or equivalent safety certifications preferred.
• NFPA 70E training and electrical safety knowledge strongly preferred.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred or obtainable upon hire.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional and branch-level safety operations across multiple offices, projects, service operations, and business units.
• Develop, implement, and continually improve safety programs, risk strategies, compliance initiatives, and workforce engagement.
• Partner with executive leadership, Branch Managers, Project Managers, Supervisors, and field leadership to align safety with operations.
• Conduct and oversee jobsite audits, inspections, hazard assessments, compliance reviews, and operational evaluations.
• Lead incident investigations involving injuries, vehicle accidents, property damage, near misses, and regulatory events, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Analyze safety metrics, leading indicators, audit findings, subcontractor performance, and risks to identify trends and improvements.

Skills

Leadership

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigations

Safety metrics

Cross-functional collaboration

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Tools

Safety management systems

Audits & inspections software

Job description

Enterprise Electrical is seeking an experienced Director of Safety - Branch Operations to lead and strengthen safety operations across our branch locations, construction projects, service operations, and field teams.

This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, strengthening operational consistency, developing safety leaders, and partnering closely with executive and operational leadership to reduce risk and support continued organizational growth.

The ideal candidate brings extensive construction safety leadership experience, a strong understanding of electrical and field operations, and the ability to lead safety programs across multiple locations and geographically dispersed teams.

What You'll Do

• Lead regional and branch-level safety operations across multiple offices, projects, service operations, and business units.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety programs, operational risk strategies, compliance initiatives, and workforce engagement efforts.
• Partner with executive leadership, Branch Managers, Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership to align safety with operational objectives.
• Conduct and oversee jobsite audits, inspections, hazard assessments, compliance reviews, and operational evaluations.
• Lead incident investigations involving injuries, vehicle accidents, property damage, near misses, and regulatory events, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Analyze safety metrics, leading indicators, audit findings, subcontractor performance, and operational risks to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support workforce training, safety orientations, leadership development, emergency response planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support OSHA inspections, customer audits, compliance activities, and strategic safety initiatives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and accountability for Safety Managers, Project Safety Representatives, Safety Coordinators, Safety Administrators, and other assigned safety personnel.
• Support workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and the continued development of the safety organization.

What We’re Looking For

• 10-15 years of progressive construction safety experience, preferably within electrical construction, industrial construction, service operations, or multi-site environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing regional safety operations, field safety personnel, or branch-level safety programs preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, hazard recognition, incident investigation, and operational risk management.
• Experience supporting multiple locations, geographically dispersed field teams, or large-scale construction operations.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction, field operations, industrial environments, fleet safety, and service operations.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with executive leadership, operations teams, project leadership, and field personnel.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop safety professionals and operational leaders.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent industry experience, certifications, military training, and progressive safety leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required.
• OSHA 500 preferred.
• CSP, ASP, CHST, or equivalent professional safety certification preferred.
• NFPA 70E training and electrical safety knowledge strongly preferred.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.

Work Environment & Travel

This position combines executive and office-based leadership with significant field presence. The Director of Safety will routinely visit active construction sites, branch offices, service operations, industrial facilities, and customer locations.

Frequent travel between branch locations and project sites is required. The role also requires flexibility to support early morning activities, extended workdays, occasional nights or weekends, audits, incident response, and other operational needs.

This is a full-time, exempt position.

Why Enterprise Electrical?

At Enterprise Electrical, our culture is built around how we work, how we lead, and how we support one another.

Safety First, Safety Always
Safety

Committed to Excellence
Greatness

Plan it, Do it, Own it
Accountability

Learn it, Know it, Teach it
Mentorship

One Team, One Goal
Teamwork

Positive Attitude Required
Positivity

Our Core Purpose

Building Relationships to Enrich Lives.