Safety Manager - Electric Utility Construction Projects

H2M architects + engineers; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Student loan repayment and tuition aid

Paid Time Off and holidays with flexti

Professional development programs

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

H2M architects + engineers in Melville, NY seeks a Safety Manager to plan, direct, and implement project-specific safety programs for electric utility projects, promoting an incident- and injury-free environment.

You will interpret health and safety regulations, conduct regular site assessments, lead safety meetings, train staff, and collaborate with contractors to ensure compliance and continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Occupational safety/health degree or equivalent combination of training and related experience.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and Company regulations.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Experience with overhead and underground electrical system installation.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and educate others.
• Must be willing to travel to specific job site.

Responsibilities

• Interpret health and safety regulations.
• Conduct safety meetings as needed and warranted by program requirements.
• Interacts with contractors to ensure a consistent understanding and enforcement of regulatory requirements.
• Assures adherence to established safety standards and that accident prevention techniques are being fully implemented.
• Conduct comprehensive on-site safety assessments of projects as part of constant monitoring process and monitor corrective actions taken.
• Builds a culture of voluntary, proactive safety among workers.
• Effectively performs periodic inspections of site, equipment and work practices; identifies safety hazards and deficiencies and recommends mitigations tactics.
• Plan and implement programs to train employees in work site safety practices.
• Review accident and incident documentation to ensure required records and reports are complete and accurate; ensure corrective action is implemented.
• Participate in accident investigations; produce investigative reports. Maintain safety files and records; prepare reports for management as needed.
• Maintains knowledge and keeps abreast of safety laws and regulations.
• Ensure company and contract health and safety policies and procedures are understood and implemented consistently.
• Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values and goals regarding health and safety.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory knowledge

Safety training

Communication

Travel willingness

Hazard recognition

Education

Occupational safety/health degree or equivalent

Job description

H2M architects + engineers in Melville, NY seeks a Safety Manager to plan, direct, and implement project-specific safety programs for electric utility projects, promoting an incident- and injury-free environment.

You will interpret health and safety regulations, conduct regular site assessments, lead safety meetings, train staff, and collaborate with contractors to ensure compliance and continuous safety improvements.