Manager-Construction Safety

Energy Transfer LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP, a leading energy transport company, seeks a Manager of Construction Safety to lead safety across pipelines, compressor and processing facilities, and related projects. This role partners with project managers, inspectors, and contractors to identify and mitigate risks from heavy civil to commissioning activities.

The incumbent will drive safe project execution through field engagement, audits, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with safety expectations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 8+ years of construction safety experience in pipeline, midstream, oil & gas, or heavy industrial projects.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.
• CHST certification preferred.
• Experience with large-scale pipeline construction projects.
• Working knowledge of API, ASME, AWS, and applicable construction standards.
• Experience overseeing contractor safety programs during major capital projects.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction safety leadership for assigned capital projects from pre-construction through completion.
• Participate in planning reviews, contractor selection, and project kickoffs to mitigate risks.
• Review safety plans, JHAs, AHAs, and site safety programs.
• Maintain significant field presence to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Conduct field safety audits, inspections, and assessments of active operations.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure adherence to policies and regulations.
• Support safety considerations in daily work execution and planning.
• Investigate incidents, near-miss reviews, and root causes with corrective actions.
• Audit permits and pre-task planning to ensure consistency across projects.
• Track safety metrics and communicate findings to project leadership.
• Coach supervisors and crew on hazard recognition and safe work execution.
• Support contractor onboarding and site-specific safety training.
• Promote accountability and proactive hazard identification throughout all phases.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to support ongoing safety performance.

Skills

Leadership

Hazard recognition

Contractor coordination

Safety program oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization, as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary

The Manager, Construction Safety, is responsible for leading construction safety efforts across Energy Transfer's capital projects, including pipelines, compressor stations, pump stations, terminals, processing facilities, and related infrastructure projects.

This position serves as the primary construction safety resource for project teams and contractors, ensuring construction activities are planned and executed in accordance with company safety expectations, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The Manager, Construction Safety works closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Inspectors, and contractor leadership to identify and mitigate risks associated with heavy civil, mechanical, electrical, welding, excavation, lifting, and commissioning activities.

The role focuses on driving safe project execution through active field engagement, contractor oversight, work planning reviews, safety audits, incident prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting successful project delivery.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide construction safety leadership and support for assigned capital projects from pre-construction planning through project completion.
• Participate in constructability reviews, project planning meetings, contractor selection processes, and project kickoffs to identify and mitigate construction-related risks.
• Review contractor safety plans, project execution strategies, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and site-specific safety programs.
• Maintain a significant field presence to observe work activities and verify compliance with Energy Transfer safety requirements.
• Conduct field safety audits, inspections, and assessments of active construction operations.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and project expectations.
• Support construction teams in identifying hazards related to welding, excavation, trenching, lifting and rigging, confined space entry, line crossings, hydrotesting, hot work, and heavy equipment operations.
• Partner with Construction Managers and Inspectors to ensure safety considerations remain integrated into daily work execution and project planning.
• Participate in incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and root cause analyses while ensuring corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Audit permit processes, pre-task planning activities, and field documentation to ensure compliance and consistency across projects.
• Track and communicate project safety metrics, observations, lessons learned, and leading indicators to project leadership.
• Coach contractor supervisors, inspectors, and construction personnel on hazard recognition, risk mitigation, and safe work execution.
• Support contractor onboarding, safety orientation programs, and project-specific safety training.
• Promote a culture of accountability and proactive hazard identification throughout all phases of project execution.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to support ongoing construction activities and project safety performance.

Preferred/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of construction safety experience supporting pipeline, midstream, oil & gas, or heavy industrial projects.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) certification preferred.
• Experience supporting large-scale pipeline construction projects.
• Working knowledge of API, ASME, AWS, and applicable construction standards.
• Experience overseeing contractor safety programs during major capital projects.
• Strong understanding of excavation safety, crane and rigging operations, welding activities, hydrostatic testing, pressure testing, and commissioning operations.
• Experience working with both union and non-union craft labor forces.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.