Field Safety & EHS Leader - High-Voltage & Storm Response

Cogent Analytics; Schwenksville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

PTO

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking a Safety Operations Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for EHS programs across multiple regional locations, field operations, and a large commercial vehicle fleet. The role ensures 100% regulatory compliance with OSHA, DOT, and NESC standards while embedding a safety-first culture.

The ideal candidate will deploy to command centers during emergencies, manage high-voltage risks, and drive safe operations during severe weather and restoration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive safety management experience in electrical utilities or heavy infrastructure.
• Documented storm response and field safety leadership.
• FMCSA/DOT‑related safety knowledge and driver qualification familiarity.
• CSP or CUSP preferred; OSHA 30‑Hour Construction certification and CPR/First Aid Instructor certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field compliance with OSHA 1910.269, NESC, and related regs across regions.
• Mobilize to emergency storm command centers; lead safety operations during high-hazard power restoration.
• Partner with Fleet Logistics to manage safety and risk for multi-site CMVs.
• Standardize safety procedures and metrics across regional offices and sites.
• Lead investigations using TapRooT, 5-Whys to implement corrective actions.
• Conduct unannounced high-voltage and field safety audits and mentoring.
• Deliver comprehensive EHS training including storm procedures and compliance updates.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response planning

Fleet safety management

Hazard assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TapRooT

5-Whys

Job description

Cogent Analytics is seeking a Safety Operations Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for EHS programs across multiple regional locations, field operations, and a large commercial vehicle fleet. The role ensures 100% regulatory compliance with OSHA, DOT, and NESC standards while embedding a safety-first culture.

The ideal candidate will deploy to command centers during emergencies, manage high-voltage risks, and drive safe operations during severe weather and restoration