Safety Manger

Delta Utility Services, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Utility Services, Inc. seeks a Safety Manager to lead the company-wide safety program, maintaining a strong field presence and collaborating with crews, supervisors, project managers and leadership.

You will conduct field safety audits, manage OSHA compliance and utility-safety requirements, develop policies and training, and lead investigations with corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Travel to job sites regionally is expected.

Qualifications

• Safety management experience in utilities or related construction industries.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and safety practices.
• Experience conducting field audits, investigations, and training.
• Ability to identify hazards and implement practical controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to enforce safety expectations while maintaining relationships.
• Travel to Delta job sites regionally is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of Delta's safety program.
• Maintain a strong field presence by visiting job sites and working with crews.
• Conduct field safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Monitor OSHA regulations and utility-safety requirements.
• Develop, update, and implement safety policies, procedures, and training.
• Lead safety training, orientations, toolbox talks, and refresher sessions.
• Investigate injuries, near misses, and other safety events with root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate corrective actions and maintain required safety documentation.
• Track safety trends and identify areas for improvement.
• Support customer safety requirements and contractor compliance systems such as ISNetworld.
• Provide CPR/First Aid and other required safety training as appropriate.
• Ensure proper PPE, training, tools, and information for safe work.
• Contribute to job planning and risk assessment processes.

Skills

Field safety leadership

OSHA compliance

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Documentation

Education

CHST/CSP/ASP/CUSP certifications

Job description

Description

The Safety Manager will work closely with field employees, supervisors, project managers, customers, and company leadership to maintain a proactive and practical safety program across Delta's operations.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and oversight of Delta's company-wide safety program.
• Maintain a strong field presence by regularly visiting job sites and working directly with crews and supervisors.
• Conduct field safety audits and inspections to identify hazards, reinforce safe work practices, and ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.
• Monitor compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and utility-industry safety requirements.
• Develop, update, and implement safety policies, procedures, programs, and training.
• Lead or coordinate employee safety training, orientations, toolbox talks, and refresher training.
• Investigate injuries, near misses, vehicle incidents, property damage, and other safety-related events.
• Identify root causes and work with management and employees to implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain required safety documentation, records, reports, and certifications.
• Track safety trends and use findings to identify areas for additional training or improvement.
• Support customer safety requirements, prequalification programs, and contractor-compliance systems such as ISNetworld.
• Coordinate or provide CPR, First Aid, fire extinguisher, and other required safety training as appropriate.
• Work with field leadership to ensure employees have the proper PPE, training, tools, and information needed to perform their work safely.
• Participate in project planning and job hazard analysis to address risks before work begins.
• Serve as an approachable safety resource for employees at every level of the company.
• Help develop a culture in which employees feel comfortable raising safety concerns and taking responsibility for protecting themselves and their coworkers.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to communicate effectively with people working in the field.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Safety management experience in electric utilities, utility construction, electrical construction, heavy construction, or a closely related industry.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA requirements and construction safety practices.
• Experience conducting field audits, safety investigations, and employee training.
• Ability to recognize hazards associated with utility construction and develop practical solutions for controlling those hazards.
• Excellent communication, documentation, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate safety expectations firmly while maintaining strong working relationships with field employees.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing contractor safety programs and customer compliance requirements preferred.
• OSHA 30 or equivalent training strongly preferred.
• CPR/First Aid instructor certification or ability to obtain certification preferred.
• Safety credentials such as CHST, CSP, ASP, CUSP, or similar certifications are a plus.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly to Delta job sites throughout the region.