Director, OSP Safety & HDD Training

Lightpath; Plain City (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightpath is expanding its fiber network and seeks a Director of OSP Safety and Deployment Training to lead safety compliance for HDD operations nationwide. You will oversee internal teams, enforce OSHA standards, and drive safety program improvements in field environments.

Responsibilities include developing training on directional drilling, trenching, and handhole work, plus monitoring JSAs and pre-task planning to minimize risk.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of construction safety experience, preferably in HDD, underground utilities, or fiber optic construction.
• OSHA 30 certification (OSHA 510/500 preferred).
• Ability to read plans, bore profiles, and utility maps.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety operations for HDD crews installing conduit and fiber optic cable.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local safety regulations.
• Enforce safety policies, site plans, and client requirements with teams and contractors.
• Conduct field safety inspections and audits on site.

Skills

OSHA 30

HDD safety

Plan reading

Driver's license

Education

First Aid/CPR certification

Competent Person certification

Job description

Lightpath is expanding its fiber network and seeks a Director of OSP Safety and Deployment Training to lead safety compliance for HDD operations nationwide. You will oversee internal teams, enforce OSHA standards, and drive safety program improvements in field environments.

Responsibilities include developing training on directional drilling, trenching, and handhole work, plus monitoring JSAs and pre-task planning to minimize risk.