Safety Manager - Electrical Utilities

LeoForce; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Stock options

401k match

Generous PTO

Full health benefits

Company car allowance

Company gas card

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a proactive Safety Manager in Albany, NY to support large transmission and distribution projects. The role emphasizes field visits, coaching crews, and incident prevention with a strong safety culture.

The successful candidate will drive OSHA compliance, develop site safety plans, and lead trainings while traveling regionally to project sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety experience within electrical utilities, construction, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, utility construction safety practices, and client safety requirements.
• Ability to travel regionally to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations on active utility projects.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to company and client safety standards.
• Partner with project managers and crews to promote safe work practices.
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and training sessions.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain safety documentation and participate in client safety meetings.

Skills

Safety leadership

Field safety coaching

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Education

CSP or CUSP

OSHA certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety reporting systems

Job description

Safety Manager - Electrical Utilities

Albany,NY, US

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Details
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A growing regional electrical utilities contractor is seeking a proactive and field-driven Safety Coordinator to support large transmission, distribution, substation, and utility infrastructure projects. This role will partner closely with field operations and leadership teams to promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with OSHA and client requirements, and help drive continuous improvement across all job sites.
The Safety Manager will spend significant time in the field conducting site visits, coaching crews, facilitating training, and supporting incident prevention initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations on active utility construction projects
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and utility client safety standards
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to promote safe work practices and proactive hazard identification
• Assist with development and implementation of site-specific safety plans, JHAs, and pre-task planning activities
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing field safety training
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, including root cause analysis and corrective action tracking
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor safety performance and compliance
• Support DOT compliance, equipment inspections, PPE programs, and fleet safety initiatives
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, training records, and compliance logs
• Participate in client safety meetings, audits, and project walkdowns
• Help drive behavioral-based safety initiatives and continuous improvement programs
• Provide field coaching and mentorship to crews regarding safe utility construction practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety experience within electrical utilities, construction, industrial, or infrastructure environments
• CSP or CUSP
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and utility construction safety practices
• OTC 105
• OTC 107
• NESC
• OSHA 1910.269
• OSHA 500
• OSHA 510
• Experience supporting transmission, distribution, substation, renewable energy, or heavy civil projects preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence field teams and operations leadership
• Ability to identify hazards and implement practical corrective actions in fast-paced field environments
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital safety reporting systems
• Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills
• Ability to travel regionally to project sites

A bit about us

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Do you want to work on the region's most exciting projects AND have a work/life balance? We do too!

We have built long-term partnerships and earned an industry-wide reputation as a reliable, single-source solution for electrical utility construction and maintenance. Our core values drive everything we do and we take a pride in our work. Our strong culture is shaped by shared values and operating principles, enabling our team to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions and consistently exceed customer expectations. Joining our company gives you access to endless opportunities as you're able to pursue new challenges with any operating companies within our family of businesses. You aren't just starting a new job, you are building a career.

Why join us?

• Joining large regional business with several operating companies that offer endless opportunities for growth!
• Access to some of the largest projects in new evolving industries
• Excellent compensation package includes salary, annual bonus and stock
• 401k match
• Generous PTO
• Full health benefits
• Company car allowance
• Company gas card