Safety Manager

POWER GRADE INC.; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Safety‑focused culture

Career development

Job summary

Power Grade Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety programs across infrastructure projects in Southern California. The role entails field leadership, hazard identification, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance to support critical utility construction work.

Strong communication and the ability to coach crews are essential for promoting a proactive safety culture. Responsibilities include daily field oversight, COA adherence, onboarding, documentation, and ISNetworld

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of safety program experience in construction or high-hazard industries.
• Minimum 2 years of industry-specific experience (e.g., high-voltage electrical, substation construction).
• Knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations.
• Ability to conduct field safety observations and coach crews on corrective actions.
• Experience supporting incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret project safety requirements including COAs and project safety plans.
• Oversight of subcontractors to ensure safety standards.
• Strong communication for orientations, tailboards, and safety meetings.
• Maintain PGI’s Third‑Party Administrator (TPA) account (ISNetworld) for Safety Tier 1.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and regulatory records.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field safety oversight for PGI employees, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Conduct field safety observations, inspections, audits, and coaching sessions to identify hazards and drive improvements.
• Lead incident reporting, investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action development.
• Ensure compliance with COAs, client commitments, OSHA/Cal‑OSHA regulations, and PGI safety policies.
• Participate in pre‑job tailboards, job walks, hazard assessments, and safety planning.
• Support onboarding and orientation of new employees and subcontractors.
• Maintain documentation, safety records, and reporting requirements, including ISNetworld support.
• Provide oversight and guidance to subcontractors to ensure alignment with PGI safety expectations.
• Maintain PGI safety program to align with industrial standards (Cal‑OSHA) and client requirements.
• Assist with emergency response coordination and regulatory reporting.
• Promote a strong safety culture through engagement, communication, and field leadership.

Skills

Field safety leadership

Hazard identification

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Incident investigations

COAs / safety plans

Safety training support

ISNetworld / TPA admin

Subcontractor oversight

Safety program development

Education

CSP

CHST

CSHO

CTSP

Tools

ISNetworld

Job description

Work Environment: Substations, Transmission, Distribution, Civil Construction, and High‑Hazard Utility Work

Reports To: PGI Management

About Power Grade Inc.

Power Grade Inc. (PGI) is a leading civil and electrical contractor supporting major utility infrastructure projects across California, Nevada, and Arizona. We are committed to delivering high‑quality work while upholding the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and operational excellence. Based in Southern California, our teams support critical infrastructure that keeps communities energized, and safety is the foundation of everything we do.

We are seeking a high‑caliber Safety Manager who meets Infrastructure Electrical Safety Requirements and can provide strong field leadership, hazard recognition, and safety oversight on Safety Tier 1 and Safety Tier 1 High Risk projects.

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all safety activities for PGI crews and subcontractors performing work on infrastructure and utility construction projects. This role provides safety leadership, field oversight, hazard identification and mitigation, incident prevention, regulatory compliance, and safety training support. The Safety Manager ensures adherence to project-specific safety requirements, OSHA/Cal-OSHA regulations, and PGI's safety policies and procedures. Working closely with project management and field leadership, this position is accountable for promoting a proactive safety culture, reducing risk exposure, preventing serious injuries and fatalities, and supporting the safe, efficient, and successful execution of all project work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily field safety oversight for PGI employees, subcontractors, and vendors working on infrastructure and utility construction projects.
• Conduct field safety observations, inspections, audits, and coaching sessions to identify hazards, reinforce safe work practices, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and support incident reporting, investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action development to prevent recurrence and mitigate future risks.
• Ensure compliance with project-specific safety programs, client commitments, Critical Observable Actions (COAs), OSHA/Cal-OSHA regulations, and PGI safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in pre‑job tailboards, job walks, hazard assessments, and safety planning activities.
• Support onboarding and orientation of new employees and subcontractors.
• Maintain documentation, safety records, and reporting requirements, including support for TPA (ISNetworld) compliance.
• Provide oversight and guidance to subcontractors and vendors to ensure alignment with PGI and project safety expectations.
• Maintain PGI safety program to align with industrial standards (Cal-OSHA) and client requirements.
• Assist with emergency response coordination and regulatory reporting as required.
• Promote a strong safety culture through engagement, communication, and field leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

These requirements are mandatory for approval to operate on infrastructure project property:

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting or leading safety programs in construction, utility, industrial, or other high‑hazard industries.
• Minimum 2 years of industry‑specific experience related to the work being supported (e.g., high‑voltage electrical, substation construction, civil construction, crane operations, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience identifying hazards, implementing controls, and supporting safe work practices in high‑risk environments.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations.
• Ability to conduct field safety observations, document findings, and coach crews on corrective actions.
• Experience supporting incident investigations and corrective action development.
• Ability to interpret and apply project safety requirements, including COAs and project‑specific safety plans.
• Ability to provide oversight of subcontractors and ensure compliance with PGI and project safety standards.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead orientations, tailboards, and safety meetings.

Administrative Requirements

• Ability to support and maintain PGI’s Third‑Party Administrator (TPA) account (ISNetworld) for Safety Tier 1 compliance.
• Ability to maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, and regulatory records.

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following credentials are strongly preferred and may enhance candidate competitiveness:

• CSP – Certified Safety Professional
• CHST – Construction Health & Safety Technician
• CSHO – Certified Safety & Health Official
• CTSP – Certified Tree Safety Professional (for vegetation‑related work)
• Prior experience supporting Southern California Edison Safety Tier 1 or Tier 1 HR projects.
• Experience with utility construction, energized work environments, or substation operations.
• Experience conducting safety training or developing safety programs.

Work Conditions

• Field‑based role with daily travel to project sites across Southern California.
• Work performed in outdoor environments, substations, energized areas, trenches, excavations, and construction zones.
• Must be able to walk uneven terrain, climb, stand for extended periods, and work in varying weather conditions.
• Occasional night, weekend, or emergency response work may be required.

Why Join Power Grade Inc.?

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Strong commitment to employee safety and professional development
• Opportunity to support critical infrastructure projects that serve millions of customers.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented environment with a focus on excellence and continuous improvement.