Safety Manager

GMB Powerline Services; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Options

401(k) Plan

Job summary

A utility contractor in South Carolina is looking for a Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role involves managing a team of Safety Representatives, establishing safety performance goals, and working closely with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in safety leadership within utility construction, strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance options, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive safety leadership experience within utility construction.
• Demonstrated success in managing distributed field teams.
• Professional certifications such as CUSP, CSP are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Safety Representatives and establish safety goals.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, utility-client standards.
• Conduct site visits and provide real-time coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Data Analysis

Safety Management Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

Safety Management Software

Job description

GMB Powerline Services is a family-owned and operated utility contractor based in West Virginia, proudly supporting our IBEW workforce. We deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality utility construction and storm restoration services nationwide. Our crews and corporate team work as a close-knit unit, grounded in our values of Safety, Reliability, Quality, and Community. With a growing fleet and dedicated staff, we are committed to going the extra mile for the communities we serve.

Position Summary

The Safety Manager provides leadership and strategic oversight of GMB’s safety culture and compliance programs. This role manages the team of Safety Representatives, ensuring consistent application of best practices across storm restoration, transmission, and distribution projects. The Manager drives initiatives that reduce incidents, promote operational excellence, and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, utility-client, and IBEW standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and develop a team of Safety Representatives supporting field operations.
• Establish safety performance goals, KPIs, and accountability measures for field operations.
• Serve as primary leader responsible for embedding “Safety First” culture across all projects.
• Oversee Drug & Alcohol policy and testing enforcement
• Manage safety reporting and training database electronic records
• Provide onboarding training for contractor resources during mobilization of storm events

Program Development & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs aligned with OSHA, FMCSA, DOT, and utility requirements.
• Ensure consistent training, certifications, and safety orientations for all GMB and subcontractor personnel.
• Maintain compliance with IBEW agreements, labor standards, and customer‑specific safety protocols.
• Maintain safety manual and rules updated with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Capture and publish safety data and reporting.

Field Engagement & Incident Management

• Conduct site visits, audits, and field observations; provide real‑time coaching and corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis and after‑action reviews for incidents, near-misses, and safety events.
• Ensure timely reporting, documentation, and closure of corrective actions.

Client & Stakeholder Relations

• Represent GMB’s safety program with utility clients, regulators, and union partners.
• Collaborate and support business development team with safety responses and development opportunities.
• Participate in client kickoff meetings, audits, and after‑action debriefs as the subject matter expert (SME) safety authority.
• Promote GMB’s reputation as an industry leader in safety and reliability.

Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with executive leadership to set long‑term safety strategy and investment priorities.
• Analyze trends and develop proactive measures to mitigate emerging risks.
• Champion adoption of new safety technologies and reporting tools.

Preferred Education & Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive safety leadership experience within utility construction or storm restoration.
• Demonstrated success leading multi‑state safety programs and managing distributed field teams.
• Knowledge of OSHA, FMCSA, DOT, and utility industry safety regulations.
• Professional certifications (CUSP, CSP, or similar) strongly preferred.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate safety professionals.
• Strong knowledge of safety management systems, training programs, and root‑cause analysis methods.
• Excellent communication and conflict‑resolution skills with crews, executives, and clients.
• Ability to analyze complex data and make KPI-driven decisions.
• Field‑oriented leader who can balance compliance with practical operations.
• Self‑motivated and independent, rational decision maker

Other duties as assigned.

Complexity

Supervisory Responsibility: Leads the Safety Representatives team with dotted‑line influence over field crews and project managers.

Scope / Financial Responsibility: Direct impact on safety performance, risk reduction, insurance costs, and client contract renewals across GMB’s $100M+ annual operations portfolio

Job Type:

Full‑Time, Exempt

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Options
• Life Insurance Options
• 401(k) Plan

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to visit job sites and clients nationwide
• Up to 30% travel across multiple states.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must be available for 24/7 storm response
• Will be called upon to be in the field supporting storm operations
• Will be the lead Safety officer in the Incident Command System
• May be required to travel and stay in the field for extended operations
• Ability to work extended hours, including nights/ weekends, during emergency mobilizations.

Schedule:

• Monday‑Friday (with flexibility due to industry demands)
• Weekend hours as needed during storm events

GMB Powerline Services, LLC 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.

GMB Powerline Services does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from outside recruiters, staffing agencies, or third‑party firms. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered unsolicited and the property of GMB Powerline Services, with no fees payable.

We hire directly and encourage all interested candidates to apply through our official job postings.