Field Safety Manager – Electrical & I&E Construction

BAYOU ELECTRICAL SERVICES; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayou Electrical Services is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead field safety operations for electrical and I&E construction projects. You will supervise field safety personnel, conduct inspections, ensure OSHA compliance, and promote a strong safety culture across multiple active jobsites.

The role requires 5+ years in construction safety with leadership experience, OSHA 30, and the ability to travel to active sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in construction or industrial safety, preferably electrical/IE construction.
• Minimum 2 years in safety leadership or supervisory role.
• OSHA30-Construction training.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction and general industry standards.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, safety inspections, and hazard assessments.
• Experience overseeing safety personnel across multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly to active job sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily safety activities across multiple active job sites.
• Conduct routine field visits, safety inspections, and jobsite audits to identify hazards and evaluate compliance.
• Ensure field employees and supervisors follow established safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen to address safety concerns.
• Monitor high-risk activities including electrical work, LOTO, confined space entry, excavations, lifting, and working at heights.
• Ensure proper PPE use, safety equipment, and required permits.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or practices are identified.
• Provide direct oversight, guidance, and support to field safety technicians.
• Coordinate safety personnel assignments based on project needs and client requirements.
• Establish expectations for inspections, reporting, and daily duties.
• Conduct regular meetings with field safety technicians to review activities and upcoming needs.
• Monitor performance and ensure safety personnel are engaged in field operations.
• Mentor safety technicians to strengthen their knowledge and leadership abilities.
• Maintain and improve safety documentation, JSAs/JHAs, permits, and records.
• Assist with client safety audits and regulatory inspections.
• Identify gaps in existing safety procedures and recommend improvements.
• Promote accountability and proactive safety culture.

Skills

Construction safety

Safety leadership

OSHA30 training

NFPA70E knowledge

LOTO experience

Incident investigations

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Industrial I&E experience

Safety reporting systems

Education

CHST, CSP

OSHA510 training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety reporting systems (electronic)

Job description

Bayou Electrical Services is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead field safety operations for electrical and I&E construction projects. You will supervise field safety personnel, conduct inspections, ensure OSHA compliance, and promote a strong safety culture across multiple active jobsites.

The role requires 5+ years in construction safety with leadership experience, OSHA 30, and the ability to travel to active sites.