Safety Manager - Transmission & Substation Projects

Michael Page; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for travel

Travel expense coverage

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Contract-to-hire opportunity

OT pay 1.5x

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Safety Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental programs for transmission line, substation, and power delivery construction projects across the US.

You will work with project managers, field supervision, and contractors to ensure work is performed safely, in compliance with OSHA, and aligned with client requirements. Travel to site locations will be required, including nationwide travel from Minneapolis, MN.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety experience supporting construction, utility, industrial, EPC, or power delivery projects.
• Experience on transmission line, substation, utility, renewable energy, or heavy industrial construction projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety practices, and risk mitigation processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Sciences, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• CSP, CHST, ASP, OHST, or similar professional certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead project safety initiatives for transmission, substation, and related utility construction projects.
• Conduct site visits, audits, inspections, and safety assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Partner with project management and field leadership to implement proactive safety strategies.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, client requirements, and company safety standards.
• Facilitate incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, orientations, and coaching for project personnel.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Review and evaluate Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and project safety documentation.
• Track project safety metrics and prepare reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Support emergency response planning and environmental, health, and safety programs.

Skills

Safety leadership

Hazard analysis

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Safety Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental programs for transmission line, substation, and power delivery construction projects across the US.

You will work with project managers, field supervision, and contractors to ensure work is performed safely, in compliance with OSHA, and aligned with client requirements. Travel to site locations will be required, including nationwide travel from Minneapolis, MN.