Safety Manager I

ESCO Group; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCO Group is seeking a Safety Manager I to lead day-to-day safety support, training, inspections, audits, and compliance across assigned business units in Mount Pleasant or Ottumwa, IA. The role requires coordinating safety training, performing inspections, and maintaining records while ensuring adherence to OSHA standards and company policies.

The position emphasizes field presence, strong safety leadership, and continuous learning, with occasional travel and possible after-hours work as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety/Health or related field preferred.
• 2-year degree with electrical experience/background and 3+ years of construction experience
• 1-2 years of electrical experience/background with related construction experience
• OSHA 30 or OSHA 500 or related background
• In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Manages and implements the ESCO Group safety program throughout the company.
• Schedules and provide necessary safety training for all new employees.
• Coordinates, collaborates, and schedules necessary safety training for all existing employees.
• Show leadership skills and quality in the role of Safety Manager.
• Hel ps maintain and coordinate job site inspections.
• Audit, verify and possibly conduct weekly safety meetings.
• Monitor and help coordinate proper test intervals for various equipment.
• Maintains the chemical inventory records for the Hazardous Communication Program.
• Accurately and confidentially maintains ESCO Group records and other sensitive employee data.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Follows all guidelines, polices, and procedures established by ESCO Group.
• Complete annual continuing educations courses as required.
• Utilize, support, and enhance ESCO Group’s standards and best practices.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal & written comms

Self-starter

Time management

Team collaboration

Hazard recognition

Fall protection

Lockout/Tagout

NFPA 70E

Equipment inspection

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Safety/Health or related

2-year degree + electrical/construction exp

1-2 years electrical + construction exp

OSHA 30 or OSHA 500

Relevant experience accepted

Tools

OSHA standards knowledge

Job description

SAFETY MANAGER I

Location: Mount Pleasant, Iowa or Ottumwa, Iowa
Reports to: Safety Director
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Typical Working Hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm

May require extended hours including holidays and weekends due to the nature of ESCO’s client support model. Occasional travel to other ESCO offices or client sites may be required but generally does not exceed 10%.

Position Summary

The Safety Manager I position is to provide support to the ESCO Group Safety Department. To help lead and maintain a high value of safety in the workplace. The primary role for this position will be to provide day-to-day safety support, training, inspections, audits, and compliance across assigned business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages and implements the ESCO Group safety program throughout the company.
• Schedules and provide necessary safety training for all new employees.
• Coordinates, collaborates, and schedules necessary safety training for all existing employees.
• Show leadership skills and quality in the role of Safety Manager.
• Helps maintain and coordinate job site inspections.
• Audit, verify and possibly conduct weekly safety meetings.
• Monitor and help coordinate proper test intervals for various equipment.
• Maintains the chemical inventory records for the Hazardous Communication Program.
• Accurately and confidentially maintains ESCO Group records and other sensitive employee data.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Follows all guidelines, polices, and procedures established by ESCO Group.
• Complete annual continuing educations courses as required.
• Utilize, support, and enhance ESCO Group’s standards and best practices.

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter that exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to take on and complete multiple project assignments quickly and efficiently.
• Develops meaningful relationships and trust with employees and clients.
• Adapts behavior to changing circumstances.
• Work produced demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build relations and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement correct measures.
• Proficient in the following safety standards:
  • Subpart C (General Health and Safety)
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Fall Protection
  • Equipment Inspection/Assured Grounding
  • Hazardous Communication/Right-to-know
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Mobile Elevated Work Platform
  • Forklift/Rough Terrain Forklift
  • Confined Space Entry/Procedures
  • NFPA 70E

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety/Health or related field preferred
• 2-year degree with electrical experience/background and 3+ years of construction experience
• 1-2 years of electrical experience/background with related construction experience
• OSHA 30 or OSHA 500 or related background
• In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered

Required:

• Must be willing to travel away from home one month total per year
• Willingness to travel on short notice
• Valid and unrestricted drivers license

What success in this role looks like:

• Maintains a strong visible presence in the field and builds positive working relationships with crews and supervisors.
• Conducts timely jobsite inspections, audits, and safety observations with accurate documentation.
• Delivers onboarding and recurring safety training effectively and consistently.
• Responds promptly to incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Maintains compliance with OSHA requirements and ESCO safety standards.
• Demonstrates continuous learning by pursuing certifications, training, and industry knowledge.
• Contributes to a positive safety culture by coaching employees and reinforcing safe behaviors.
• Is viewed as a trusted safety resource by employees and business unit leaders