Safety Manager (Electric)

The Energy Cooperative; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) and Pension Plan

Education Assistance

Job summary

The Energy Cooperative is seeking a Safety Manager in Newark, Ohio, to develop and implement comprehensive safety, health, and regulatory compliance programs. This pivotal role ensures safety excellence through employee engagement and regulatory compliance, working closely with leadership and various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least five years of experience in safety management, and an extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations. The Cooperative offers a supportive work environment with competitive benefits, including medical insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety experience, ideally in electric utility.
• Experience in training program development.
• Knowledge of OSHA 1910.269 and NFPA 70E.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety programs.
• Conduct training and audits for compliance.
• Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Safety experience

Incident investigation

Communication skills

OSHA knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Safety Manager (Electric)

The Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Newark, Ohio, serves over 72,000 electric, natural gas and propane members throughout east-central Ohio. As a non‑profit cooperative, we are member‑owned and controlled by the members we serve. We are committed to serving our members with safe, high‑quality energy services at a reasonable price. We believe in our employees and strive to provide fair, honest, and equal treatment with a commitment to training, education, and opportunity for advancement in a safe and secure environment.

About this Position

This exempt position is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering comprehensive safety, health, training, and regulatory compliance programs for cooperative operations and facilities. It promotes a proactive culture of safety excellence through employee engagement, field presence, regulatory compliance, incident prevention, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Safety Manager works closely with operations leadership, employees, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and industry safety standards while supporting safe, reliable, and efficient utility operations.

This position provides technical safety guidance, conducts training and audits, investigates incidents, recommends corrective actions, and supports emergency response activities for the cooperative.

Responsibilities

• Support and incorporate the Cooperative’s Mission and Vision in professional behavior and decision‑making.
• Comply with all Cooperative policies, procedures, goals and objectives and meet attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct onboarding, recurring safety meetings, and other training programs to ensure employees maintain compliance with industry safety standards, Cooperative policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate safety committee meetings and related initiatives.
• Conduct field audits, crew inspections, contractor safety evaluations, and facility inspections to identify unsafe conditions and reduce risk.
• Evaluate and improve safety policies, programs, procedures, and culture through performance analysis and corrective actions.
• Serve as a point person for RESAP activities and assist in development and implementation of Safety Improvement Plans.
• Assist with the Cooperative’s Emergency Action and Crisis/Disaster Recovery Plans and participate in emergency response and restoration activities during outages, storms, disaster recovery efforts, and other system emergencies.
• Investigate accidents, vehicle incidents, and near‑miss events; maintain management awareness of serious occurrences; track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics and corrective actions.
• Maintain effective working relationships with safety associations, consultants, vendors, outside organizations, and other utility safety professionals.
• Stay updated on EPA, OSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements and ensure Cooperative procedures, operations, and records remain compliant.
• Work with division managers to plan, coordinate and execute public safety, awareness and education programs.
• Maintain required safety records, training documentation, regulatory reports, and compliance files in accordance with applicable retention requirements.
• Monitor and oversee the FR Clothing Program; work with vendors to ensure adequate FR clothing inventory and employee support.
• Identify unsafe work practices and conditions and recommend or initiate corrective actions, including stopping work when imminent danger exists.
• Perform other related work as may be assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Programs for Employee, Spouse and Children
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time‑Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible safety experience, preferably in an electric utility.
• Experience in conducting incident investigations/root cause analysis and developing and delivering training programs.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA 1910.269, NFPA 70E, Arc flash mitigation, switching/tagging procedures, line clearance/tree trimming safety, substation and overhead and underground distribution safety, and contractor safety oversight for electric construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and insurability under the Cooperative’s Liability Policy.
• Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) desired.
• Strong and confident communication skills; ability to present training presentations and safety expectations to all levels.
• First Aid/CPR/AED instructor preferred; OSHA 30‑Hour, OSHA 500 and 510 Course preferred.
• High standards of ethical conduct, problem‑solving, self‑starter, and adaptability under pressure.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal physical exertion; frequent travel between service centers and job sites.
• Work outside in adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain.
• Perform frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting and/or carrying, talking, hearing, visual and mental demands.
• Must be available to work during non‑working hours, including emergencies, outages, weekends and holidays.
• Occasional overnight travel for training/conferences.
• Subject to pre‑employment background, physical and substance abuse testing and random testing in accordance with the Cooperative’s policy.