Regional Safety Leader — Utility Construction

Safety Management Group, LLC; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay after 40 billable hours

Per diem for overnights

Annual pay merit review

Job summary

Safety Management Group, LLC is seeking a Regional Safety Advisor – Utility Construction for Bluefield, WV. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive EHS support across capital construction and maintenance transmission projects within the Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee footprint.

The position requires 5+ years in safety, the ability to obtain CUSP within a year, and willingness to travel statewide; a strong emphasis on leadership, communication, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety experience.
• Ability to obtain CUSP Certification within one year of hire date.
• Ability to operate vehicles in mountainous terrain.
• Be able to work outdoors in all reasonable conditions.
• Proficient with effective email correspondence, electronic document development, creating safety-related communications, and navigating new software.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Ability to lead meetings and drive results.
• Able to drive to multiple areas around the state.

Responsibilities

• Contractor safety management program implementation
• Complete quality safety observations, including documentation of findings with a focus on leading indicators
• Establish, build, and maintain effective relationships with appropriate stakeholders
• Provide safety leadership for grid enhancement projects
• Verify compliance with safety policies and procedures as required by law and the owner
• Work to ensure safety requirements are clear to contractors
• Represent the utility client in meetings
• Prepare reports in a clear and concise manner
• Reinforces safety culture with field crews
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures

Skills

Safety experience

CUSP certification

Strong communication

Team leadership

Outdoor work

Education

Degree preferred

Job description

Safety Management Group, LLC is seeking a Regional Safety Advisor – Utility Construction for Bluefield, WV. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive EHS support across capital construction and maintenance transmission projects within the Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee footprint.

The position requires 5+ years in safety, the ability to obtain CUSP within a year, and willingness to travel statewide; a strong emphasis on leadership, communication, and collaboration with