Safety Manager

Fermi; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fermi America seeks a Safety Manager to lead field safety operations at the Matador power plant construction site in Texas. The role focuses on an incident- and injury-free culture for Fermi personnel, contractors, and subcontractors, reporting to the Director of HSSE.

It is a hands-on, field-based leadership position managing day-to-day safety and compliance. The Safety Manager supervises Safety Coordinators, conducts site walks and audits, leads investigations, reviews contractor safety plans,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of construction safety experience, with 5+ years in leadership on large industrial projects.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA 1926 (construction) standards and applicable Texas regulations.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of safety professionals in a field environment.
• Strong incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and hold accountable at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the site safety program, ensuring OSHA and owner standards are met.
• Supervise field Safety Coordinators; manage coverage and consistency across the site.
• Conduct daily site walks, inspections, and audits; verify hazard controls and safe work practices.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions; manage OSHA reporting.
• Review contractor safety plans and pre-task planning; ensure contractor oversight.
• Deliver site safety orientation, toolbox talks, and required training; document attendance.
• Maintain emergency preparedness, drills, and medical response plans with operations.
• Track safety metrics and report trends/risks to HSSE leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety

Tools

Safety software

Job description

Description

Position: Safety Manager

Department: Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE)

Reports To: Director, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE), Fermi America

Location: Fermi Matador Combined-Cycle Power Plant, Panhandle, Texas (on-site / field-based)

Direct Reports: Safety Coordinators (field-based)

Employment Type: Full-time, exempt

Position Summary

The Safety Manager leads and directs all field safety operations for the Fermi Matador power plant construction site, driving an incident- and injury-free culture across all Fermi America personnel, contractors, and subcontractors. Reporting to the Director of HSSE, the Safety Manager owns the day-to-day site safety program, setting standards, ensuring OSHA and regulatory compliance, and leading a team of field Safety Coordinators who provide direct oversight at the work face. This is a hands-on, field-based leadership role responsible for protecting the workforce while keeping a large, complex construction project on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Program leadership. Own and continuously improve the site safety program, policies, and procedures; ensure alignment with OSHA, Fermi America standards, and owner/EPC requirements.
• Team management. Supervise, mentor, and schedule field Safety Coordinators; assign zone/contractor coverage and ensure consistent enforcement across the site.
• Field presence. Conduct and oversee daily site walks, inspections, and audits; verify hazard controls, permits (hot work, confined space, LOTO, excavation), and safe work practices at the work face.
• Incident management. Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and OSHA recordability determinations; ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Contractor oversight. Hold contractors and subcontractors accountable to site safety expectations; review contractor safety plans, JSAs, and pre-task planning.
• Training & orientation. Ensure site safety orientation, toolbox talks, and required training are delivered and documented for the workforce.
• Emergency preparedness. Maintain and drill emergency response, evacuation, mustering, and medical response plans in coordination with site operations.
• Metrics & reporting. Track leading and lagging indicators; report safety performance, trends, and risks to the Director of Safety & Environmental and project leadership.
• Regulatory interface. Serve as a point of contact for OSHA and regulatory inspections; maintain required logs, records, and documentation.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
• 10+ years of construction safety experience, with 5+ years in a safety leadership/management role on large industrial, power, or heavy-civil projects.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA 1926 (construction) standards and applicable federal and Texas state regulations.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of safety professionals in a field environment.
• Strong incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and hold accountable at all levels, from craft to executive.

Certifications Required

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction (required); OSHA 500/510 trainer credential preferred.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) required.
• Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on combined-cycle power plant, EPC, or large greenfield industrial construction.
• Any additional BCSP credentials.Familiarity with digital safety/observation and workforce-tracking systems.

Physical & Site Requirements

• Full-time presence on an active construction site in the Texas Panhandle, including exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to walk the site for extended periods, climb ladders/stairs, and access elevated and confined areas.
• Ability to wear required PPE at all times in the field.
• Availability to support extended shifts, and occasional nights/weekends as project needs require.

Fermi America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.