Safety Manager

Ies Co; Suffolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, seeks a Safety Manager in Suffolk, VA. The role focuses on leading safety training, regulatory compliance, and incident prevention for construction and industrial settings.

Responsibilities include delivering OSHA certifications, new employee orientation, fleet safety for drivers, and maintaining training records. Travel may be required; strong communication and driving qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• OSHA-500 or OSHA-501 certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of recent construction safety experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA, state and federal safety regulations.
• Proficient computer and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with all management levels and field staff.
• Maintain driving qualifications per fleet safety program.
• Able to pass pre-employment background and MVR checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety training on safety policies, compliance, and operation of equipment.
• Deliver OSHA 10 & 30 certifications and new employee orientation.
• Provide fleet safety training to drivers.
• Develop and prepare training materials and presentations.
• Maintain training tracking database for each employee.
• Participate in safety inspections and correct violations.
• Maintain safety files in compliance with regulations; travel may be required.

Skills

OSHA-500/501 Certification

3+ years construction safety

OSHA/state/federal safety regs

Proficient computer skills

Effective communication

Driving qualifications

Background and MVR checks

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, is seeking a Safety Manager, Suffolk, VA.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Job Summary

• Conducts training on safety, technical skills, compliance with IES safety policies and procedures, accident prevention techniques, and operation of motorized equipment.
• Delivers OSHA 10 & 30 certification, new employee orientation, and other safety training as needed and/or required by IES, OSHA, state or local safety standards
• Provides IES fleet safety training to all drivers
• Develops and prepares training materials and presentations
• Maintains tracking database on each employee's training
• Participates in safety inspection processes; assists management in ensuring all violations are corrected immediately
• Assists with maintaining safety files in compliance with IES, OSHA, and other regulatory organization guidelines
• Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• OSHA-500 or OSHA-501 Certification
• 3 or more years recent experience in construction safety; commercial, industrial, or utility line electrical or heavy equipment experience a plus
• Knowledge of OSHA, state, federal safety regulations and electrical construction industry practices
• Proficient computer and communication skills (written, verbal)
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and field employees
• Maintain driving qualifications as required per IES Fleet Safety Program
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check and MVR check

Company Overview

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.

Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Additional Data

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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