Safety and Training Manager

Ceres Global; Puerto Rico; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive pay

Job summary

Ceres Global is seeking a Safety and Training Manager in Puerto Rico to lead the safety program across utility and vegetation management operations. This role involves extensive fieldwork, ensuring safety compliance, and mentoring personnel.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and certifications such as CTSP or Certified Arborist. Responsibilities include safety audits, policy development, and managing safety training across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of vegetation management and line clearance safety experience.
• Current CTSP, Certified Arborist, or TRAQ Arborist certification.
• Strong attention to detail and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of safety policy and training.
• Conduct safety audits and training sessions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations on job sites.

Skills

Vegetation management safety experience

Knowledge of construction safety and HSE regulations

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction or Safety

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Puerto Rico, PR 00791

Position Type: Full Time Temporary

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

Job Category: Corporate

Job Title: Safety and Training Manager

Location: Puerto Rico (Field-based with travel to project sites and locations across the island)

Reports to: Senior Safety EHS Manager

About Ceres Caribe

Ceres Caribe was founded in Puerto Rico in 1998 after Hurricane Georges. It has since grown to be one of the largest employers by providing careers on the island. Ceres Caribe is recognized for its rapid disaster recovery including debris removal, demolition, and blue roofs. We perform resiliency services, including vegetation management and utility line clearing for the Puerto Rican power grid. The company is expanding its efforts to assist in securing the power grid for the island.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and highly accountable Safety Manager to lead our safety program across utility construction and vegetation management operations in Puerto Rico. This leadership role is responsible for setting the safety strategy, driving compliance, and ensuring a strong, consistent safety culture across all job sites, crews, and projects.

What You Will Do

• Provide safety and training support, such as local policy and training implementation and compliance.
• Assist the Senior Safety Manager with the development of Ceres Caribe Safety policy and procedure by advising on local requirements.
• Assist with safety requirements as needed in line clearance and vegetation management operations.
• Assist in determining the cause of unsafe conditions and injury claims for employees and subcontractors through procedures, equipment, facilities inspection, and worker observation.
• Provide and implement corrective actions and assist in the implementation, maintenance, and reporting metrics for tracking and reporting on performance issues.
• Review project work plans for accuracy and conformance with standards; assist in site and project safety program audits, coaching, and training.
• Conduct traffic control training and monitoring.
• Carry out duties in varying work environments, including wide-ranging weather conditions and terrain, which may require travel or temporary relocation to other job sites/projects.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of vegetation management and line clearance safety experience.
• Current CTSP, Certified Arborist, or TRAQ Arborist certification.
• Knowledge of construction safety and HSE regulations and standards.
• Proficient computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in various climates and environments.
• Must be able to travel or temporarily relocate to multiple work sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction or Safety.
• CSP or ASP certification.
• Bi-lingual skills in Spanish and English.

What to Expect

This role includes a highly visible, hands‑on leadership position with significant time in the field. You will travel frequently across Puerto Rico to support multiple active job sites, oversee safety execution, and mentor field safety personnel. Daily activities include site inspections, leadership engagement with crews, incident response, and collaboration with project leaders in demanding environments involving energized lines, heavy equipment, and vegetation management work.

Physical Requirements and Environment

Ability to work in adverse weather, elevated spaces, and extreme temperatures; exposure to mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and loud noise levels. Capable of lifting and moving up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Willingness to wear PPE, including hard hat, protective eyewear, and steel‑toed boots. Commitment to adhering to all safety standards and protocols.

Benefits

• A collaborative, mission‑driven culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• The chance to make a lasting difference for communities.
• Competitive pay and travel opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ceres Caribe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Additional Information

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