Safety Manager

Mazama Energy; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazama Energy is seeking a Safety Manager to lead and evolve the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental programs across geology, drilling, construction, and corporate facilities. You will ensure compliance with OSHA and related regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture across all operations.

The role requires seven-plus years in safety leadership within energy or industrial settings, strong incident investigation skills, and a track record of improving safety metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience leading safety programs and teams across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems.
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Mazama Energy's HSE programs.
• Establish safety policies, procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Lead initiatives to promote a positive safety culture and employee engagement.
• Develop annual safety goals, KPIs, and monitor performance trends.
• Oversee contractor safety management and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead investigations into incidents, injuries, and environmental events.
• Coordinate safety training, audits, drills, and emergency response planning.
• Support field operations, laboratory, drilling, and construction activities with safety planning.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Job description

The Safety Manager plays a critical leadership role in developing, implementing, and managing Mazama Energy’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs across all company operations, including research laboratories, drilling operations, construction projects, field activities, and corporate facilities. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local health and safety regulations while fostering a proactive culture of safety throughout the organization.

Additionally, Mazama Energy relies on this position to identify and mitigate operational risks, oversee incident investigations, maintain regulatory compliance, manage safety training programs, and provide strategic leadership to continuously improve workplace safety performance.

The position may supervise safety personnel and contractors and reports directly to the Vice President of Operations or designated company leader.

Essential Duties and Proficiencies

• ntDevelop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide health, safety, and environmental program
• s.Establish and maintain safety policies, procedures, standards, and best practice
• s.Lead initiatives that promote a positive safety culture and employee engagemen
• t.Develop annual safety goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs
• ) .Monitor safety performance trends and recommend corrective actions and improvement
• s.Oversee contractor safety management programs and ensure compliance with company requirement

.Safety Program Manageme

• ntDevelop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide health, safety, and environmental program
• s.Establish and maintain safety policies, procedures, standards, and best practice
• s.Lead initiatives that promote a positive safety culture and employee engagemen
• t.Develop annual safety goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs
• ) .Monitor safety performance trends and recommend corrective actions and improvement
• s.Oversee contractor safety management programs and ensure compliance with company requirement

Regulatory Complia

• nceEnsure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, state, local, and industry-specific regulatio
• ns.Maintain all required safety records, reports, and regulatory documentati
• on.Conduct compliance audits, inspections, and risk assessmen
• ts.Serve as the primary point of contact during regulatory inspections and audi
• ts.Stay current on evolving regulations and industry best practic
• entLead Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and risk assessmen
• ts.Identify workplace hazards and implement appropriate mitigation strategie
• es.Ensure proper implementation of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, fall protection, hot work, and permit-required progra
• ms.Support operational teams in planning and executing high-risk activities safe
• onsLead investigations involving incidents, injuries, property damage, near misses, and environmental even
• ts.Conduct root cause analyses and develop corrective and preventive action pla
• ns.Track and verify completion of corrective actio
• ns.Prepare incident reports and communicate findings to leadersh

ip.Training & Employee Developm

• entDevelop and administer safety orientation programs for employees and contracto
• rs.Conduct safety training sessions, toolbox talks, and emergency response dril
• ls.Ensure employees maintain required certifications and training recor
• ds.Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and team members regarding safety responsibiliti

es.Emergency Response & Crisis Managem

• entDevelop and maintain emergency response plans and procedur
• es.Coordinate emergency preparedness exercises and dril
• ls.Ensure emergency response equipment and resources are maintained and readily availab
• le.Support emergency response efforts during incidents as necessa

ry.Field & Operations Supp

• ortConduct regular visits to geothermal, drilling, laboratory, construction, and operational sit
• es.Evaluate field activities and provide recommendations for safety improvemen
• ts.Support project teams during mobilization, drilling, testing, construction, and maintenance activiti
• es.Assist leadership with safety planning during new project development and expansion initiativ
• ousSupport special projects as requested by manageme
• nt.Other duties as assign

Qualifications and Experience Requirem

• entsAbility to work in the United States without sponsors
• hip.Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field prefer
• red.Minimum seven (7) years of progressive safety management experience, preferably within geothermal energy, renewable energy, oil & gas, drilling, industrial, utility, construction, or heavy manufacturing environme
• nts.Well site/drilling safety experience – BOP awareness, rig safety, well control bas
• ics.Federal land compliance – BLM/USFS COA requirements, cultural resource protocol, stop – work authority in a tribal cont
• ext.Wildfire/fire restriction compliance-IFPL protocols, hot work restrictions, USFS coordinat
• ion.Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience managing safety programs and person
• nel.Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, incident investigations, and compliance requireme
• nts.Experience supporting field operations, construction activities, drilling projects, or industrial facilit
• ies.Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments and implementing corrective action pl
• ans.Strong written, verbal, organizational, and leadership ski
• lls.Ability to travel as required throughout the United Sta

Required Certificat

• ionsOSHA 30-Hour Construction Certificat
• ion.Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certificat
• ion.Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving rec
• ord.Incident Command System (ICS 100 andICS 200) Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of h

Preferred Certificat

• ionsCertified Safety Professional (C
• SP).Associate Safety Professional (A
• SP).Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OH
• Ih).HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certificat
• ion.OSHA Authorized Trainer Certificat
• ion.Fall Protection Competent Person Certificat
• ion.Confined Space Competent Person Certificat
• ion.Root Cause Analysis Certification or Train
• ing.Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) Train

ing. Compete

nciesThe following skills enable a Safety Manager to effectively support Mazama Energy's operational, laboratory, and field safety objectives while contributing significantly to the successful development and deployment of geothermal technolo

ries.Soft Skills for Safety Ma

• nagerDemonstrate leadership and accountability in advancing company safety initiat
• ives.Communicate effectively with executives, managers, field personnel, contractors, and regulatory agen
• cies.Build strong relationships across multidisciplinary t
• eams.Influence positive safety behaviors and organizational cul
• ture.Exercise sound judgment during incidents, investigations, and emergency situat
• ions.Maintain professionalism, integrity, and confidentia
• lity.Effectively prioritize multiple initiatives and deadl
• ines.Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving capabili
• ties.Maintain a proactive, solution-oriented approach to safety manage

ment.Hard Skills for Safety Ma

• nagerAdvanced knowledge of OSHA standards and safety regulat
• ions.Experience developing and implementing HSE management sys
• tems.Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and hazard mitiga
• tion.Proficiency conducting incident investigations and root cause anal
• yses.Knowledge of contractor safety management and compliance audi
• ting.Experience with safety reporting systems, recordkeeping requirements, and metrics anal
• ysis.Familiarity with drilling, construction, industrial, laboratory, and field safety pract
• ices.Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software platf
• orms.Ability to develop and deliver effective safety training prog

rams.Physical and Other Qualifica

• tionsMust be able to pass drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment and random) and criminal background ch
• ecks.Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time to field and operational locat
• ions.Must be able to work in office, laboratory, industrial, drilling, and construction environm
• ents.Must be able to walk uneven terrain, climb stairs, ladders, and navigate active job sites sa
• fely.Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 30 po
• unds.Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (
• PPE).Must be fluent in English, both written and ve
• rbal.Ability to occasionally work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs req