Safety Manager - Electrical Utilities

Jobot; Town of Saint Johnsville (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Safety Manager for electrical utilities in Albany, NY. This hybrid, permanent role focuses on promoting a strong safety culture across transmission, distribution, and substation projects, with significant field time and travel.

You will lead safety training, audits, incident investigations, and compliance with OSHA standards and client safety requirements, partnering with project teams to implement site safety plans and continuous improvements.

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.
• Experience with OSHA 1910.269, OSHA 500, OSHA 510 and relevant OTC 105/107, NESC.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence field teams.
• Willingness to travel regionally to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits on active utility projects.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regs and client safety standards.
• Promote safe work practices with project managers and crews.
• Develop site-specific safety plans and pre-task planning.
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and field training.
• Investigate incidents and root causes; track corrective actions.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and compliance.
• Support DOT compliance, equipment inspections, and PPE programs.
• Maintain safety documents and training records.
• Participate in client safety meetings and project walkdowns.
• Drive behavioral-based safety and continuous improvement.
• Provide field coaching to crews.

Skills

Safety leadership

Field safety coaching

Strong communication

Travel regionally

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital safety reporting systems

Job description

Safety Manager - Electrical Utilities

$140000 - $150000 per year | Albany, NY | Hybrid | Permanent

CSP/CUSP, CLCPA Project, Per-diem offered with Travel, multi-year project, stability, Great benefits, PTO, excellent compensation package!

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

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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.