Safety Manager

Ohio Transmission Corporation; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Transmission Corporation seeks a Safety Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across IFM operations, service centers, repair facilities, and field sites for the FDF business. You will drive regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA and champion continuous safety improvement.

Responsibilities include audits, incident investigations, training, and safety culture development. Travel up to 80% to support multiple locations while coordinating with facility teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in safety/environmental health or related field.
• 5-8 years EHS experience in industrial environments.
• 2+ years in leadership or multi-site roles preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour GI certification required.
• CSP/ASP/CHST/OHST or similar certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations, NFPA 70E, LOTO, Machine Guarding, HAZCOM.
• Proficiency with MS Office and EHS software; willing to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all EHS programs across IFM operations and customer sites.
• Conduct safety audits and hazard assessments in shop and field environments.
• Implement and maintain safety policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA and related regulatory compliance.
• Manage EHS recordkeeping, incident reporting, and metrics.
• Deliver engaging safety training programs including LOTO and NFPA 70E.
• Investigate incidents; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Lead safety committees and promote proactive safety culture.
• Coordinate emergency response plans and fire protection system integrity.
• Partner with leaders to develop site-specific safety improvement plans.
• Review contractor safety plans and audit third-party compliance.
• Support customer safety requirements and site compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Audits

Incident investigation

Safety training

Hazard analysis

Contractor safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification

CSP/ASP/CHST/OHST or equivalent preferred

Job description

About this role

Safety Manager - Remote (FDF)

Status: Full Time

Job Category: Global Operations

The Safety Manager is responsible for leading environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs across Integrated facilities management operations, including service centers, repair facilities, customer locations, and field service environments for our Finishing, Filtration, and Dispensing (FDF) business segment. This role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other applicable regulations while driving continuous improvement in safety performance.

The Safety Manager partners with leaders and employees to establish safety objectives, reduce risk, investigate incidents, implement safety programs, and maintain a strong safety culture. Serving as the subject matter expert for occupational safety and health, this position works closely with operations, technicians, and facility teams to identify hazards, ensure regulatory compliance, and prevent workplace injuries across all locations.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage all EHS programs across IFM operations and customer locations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and workplace hazard assessments (JHAs) in both shop and field environments and compliance inspections
• Implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage EHS recordkeeping, incident reporting, and compliance metrics tracking.
• Implement and deliver engaging safety training programs (including LOTO, electrical safety, and PPE usage).
• Investigate incidents, injuries, vehicle accidents, near misses, and property damage incidents; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Champion onsite safety committees to foster proactive, safety-first behaviors.
• Oversee facilities maintenance safety and coordinating safe work practices with facility associates.
• Review contractor safety plans and audit third-party service provider compliance.
• Coordinate emergency response plans and fire protection system integrity.
• Partner with operational leaders to develop site-specific safety improvement plans.
• Lead employee safety committees and safety engagement initiatives.
• Deliver safety training programs including Lockout/Tagout, Electrical Safety, NFPA 70E, Powered Industrial Trucks, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication and other customer required onsite training
• Manage and implement contractor safety qualification, onboarding, compliance reviews, and audits.
• Support customer safety requirements, audits, and facility compliance expectations.
• Maintain awareness of emerging regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Support IFM integrations, new facility startups, and operational expansion projects from an EHS perspective.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience).
• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive EHS experience in industrial manufacturing, facilities management, construction services, maintenance operations, or field service environments.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership, project leadership, or multi-site responsibility preferred.
• Certifications in OSHA 30-Hour General Industry required.
• Professional certifications CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or other recognized EHS certifications preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards (particularly Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, and Fall Protection).
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, compliance management, and risk mitigation practices, including Electrical Safety, NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication (HAZCOM), Forklift and MEWP programs, Contractor Safety Management, Customer Site Compliance, Arc Flash Risk Assessment, and the implementation of safety management systems across multiple locations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS management software platforms
• Ability to travel up to 80% to support multiple locations and customer sites.