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

Company car allowance

Company gas card

Full health benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Safety Manager for electrical utilities in Albany, NY to lead field-based safety program delivery on large transmission, distribution, substation, and infrastructure projects. The role partners with field operations and leadership to uphold OSHA standards, implement site-specific safety plans, train crews, and drive continuous improvement across sites.

Travel regionally to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety experience within electrical utilities, construction, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
• CSP or CUSP certification.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and utility construction safety practices.
• OTC 105 and 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 to influence field teams and leadership.
• Travel regionally to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations on active utility construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and 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.

Skills

OSHA standards knowledge

Strong communication

Travel regionally

Field safety practices

Documentation

Leadership/ coaching

Hazard identification

Interpersonal skills

Education

CSP or CUSP certification

Tools

MS Office

Safety reporting software

Job description

Safety Manager - Electrical Utilities

Albany,NY, US

6924344

3 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Details

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:

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