Division Safety Manager

Team Fishel; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Job summary

Team Fishel, a leader in utility construction, seeks a Division Safety Manager in Richmond, VA to lead safety teams across VA and NC. You will enforce safety policies, drive training, and oversee regulatory compliance on diverse utility projects including gas, power, telecom, and data centers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in safety management with advanced certifications, experience with telematics and driver coaching, and willingness to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated safety management experience in utility construction.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, PHMSA and EPA regulations applicable to field sites.
• Experience with fleet safety, telematics, and driver coaching programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety team across VA/NC and align policy enforcement.
• Develop and enforce utility safety, health, and environmental policies.
• Conduct site safety inspections and audits across active projects.
• Lead incident investigations and implement root cause controls.
• Oversee fleet safety and driver coaching using telematics data.
• Deliver safety training and foster an accident-free culture.
• Coordinate with field crews, drivers, supers, and subs.
• Perform risk assessments and LSAs for high-risk ops.
• Track KPIs, OSHA logs, and assist in audits.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigation

Communication

Training development

Education

OSHA 500

CSP (Certified Safety Professional)

CSM (Certified Safety Manager)

CUSP (Certified Utility Safety Professional)

ASP

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

First Aid/CPR Trainer

Smith System Driving Trainer

OSHA Authorized Trainer

Tools

Samsara

Job description

Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?

Description

Team Fishel , the Best Choice in Utility Construction, is hiring a Divsion Safety Manager based in Richmond, VA and supporting operations across Virginia and North Carolina.

Job Responsibilities

Safety Team Leadership & Alignment: Lead, mentor, and unify a team of field Safety Coordinators across Virginia and North Carolina, ensuring consistent messaging, standardized policy enforcement, and a cohesive approach to field safety and training.

Program Leadership & Policy Implementation: Develop, update, and enforce utility-specific safety, health, and environmental policies compliant with OSHA (1926/1910), PHMSA, and EPA regulations across active job sites.

Site Inspections & Audits: Conduct comprehensive safety assessments across active natural gas, overhead and underground power, telecom, and data center construction projects, debriefing findings and driving immediate hazard remediation.

Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: Lead thorough investigations for all workplace incidents with Safety Team, near-misses, utility strikes, or injuries; perform root cause analysis and implement preventative protocols.

Driver Safety & Telematics Coaching: Oversee fleet safety and driver behavior management; leverage dual-facing/AI vehicle camera systems (e.g., Samsara) and telematics data to conduct targeted driver coaching and reduce high-risk driving events.

Safety Training & Culture: Follow current specialized safety policy and training programs (e.g., Defensive Driving, Trenching & Excavation, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Grounding, and Qualified Electrical Safety) to build an active "accident-free" culture.

Team Leadership & Field Collaboration: Supervise, mentor, and coordinate a team of field Safety Coordinators, establishing strong partnerships with field crews, drivers, superintendents, and subcontractors.

Risk Assessment & Utility Safety Planning: Perform Job Safety Analyses (Life Saving Assessments-LSAs) and pre-con safety reviews for high-risk operations, including heavy excavation, high-voltage work, gas line tie-ins, and critical data center buildouts.

Metrics & Regulatory Compliance: Track and report safety KPIs, fleet driving scores, OSHA logs, and trend analyses to leadership; serve as the primary point of contact for external regulatory inspections (SCC) and owner-client audits.

Requirements & Preferred Qualifications

Education & Experience: 5+ years of dedicated safety management experience in utility construction (underground wet/dry utilities, gas pipelines, power distribution, or data center civil/infrastructure projects).

Certifications: Advanced safety credentials preferred, such as OSHA 500 , CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CSM (Certified Safety Manager), CUSP (Certified Utility Safety Professional), ASP , or OSHA 30-Hour Construction .

Specialized Certifications: First Aid/CPR Trainer certification, Smith System Driving Trainer (or equivalent defensive driving certification), or OSHA Authorized Trainer status is strongly preferred.

Fleet Safety & Tech Proficiency: Demonstrated experience working with commercial vehicle camera systems, telematics dashboards, and driver behavior coaching software; comfortable reviewing video footage to provide constructive feedback to drivers.

Technical & Regulatory Knowledge: Deep knowledge of utility-specific safety standards, including excavation/shoring, high-voltage safety (NFPA 70E), gas pipeline safety standards, DOT commercial fleet rules, and locate/damage prevention protocols (811).

Communication & Coaching: Strong leadership, presentation, and conflict-resolution skills, with a demonstrated ability to coach field crews and drivers to influence safety behaviors across all operational levels.

Bilingual Skills: Conversational or fluent Spanish is a strong plus.

Travel & Physical Readiness: Ability to travel regularly to field project sites in Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina, regional offices, navigate active construction terrain, and perform hands‑on field assessments.

Starting salary $90,000 - $100,000 / annual based on demonstrated experience and certifications.

Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our Teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and a company profit sharing plan!

Join Team Fishel, your future and your team.

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