Safety Operations Leader (Bird Electric)

Black & Veatch Corporation; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401k plan

Health insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Bird Electric Enterprises, a Black & Veatch Company, seeks a Safety Operations Leader to implement and oversee safety health procedures across projects. The role interfaces with site teams, corporate offices, and clients to ensure compliance and safe operations. You will lead training, audits, incident investigations, and resource development.

Travel to sites may be required. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of safety experience; benefits are comprehensive in a employee-owned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety with advanced certification.
• 5+ years in a construction environment.
• 7+ years safety and health experience.
• Ability to complete onboarding and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Manages project safety and health performance across sites.
• Implements and maintains safety programs and drug/alcohol policies.
• Develops and conducts safety training for employees.
• Performs site inspections and safety program audits.
• Investigates incidents and writes detailed reports.
• Interfaces with clients and government officials.
• Administers workers' compensation programs and procedures.
• Develops project-specific safety and loss control programs.
• May act as Safety and Health Consultant for internal/external clients.
• Provides supervision and mentorship to safety staff.

Skills

Safety leadership

Site safety programs

Regulatory compliance

Training development

Incident investigations

Education

Bachelor's Degree, advanced safety and health certification

Job description

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Safety Operations Leader (Bird Electric)

Date: Sep 24, 2026

Location: LA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :Bird Electric Enterprises

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

Why Bird Electric

Join the Bird Electric (a Black & Veatch company) team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — youownyour work, your impact, and your future. We lead withcare, andsafety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity toshape what comes next.

Job Summary

The Safety Operations Leader is accountable for implementing and maintaining the company's division and project Safety and Health Procedures. Acts as an interface between project sites, corporate offices and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages several project safety and health performance .
• Implements, administers and maintains Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Program for the company and projects .
• Develops and conducts employee safety and health training programs .
• Conducts site safety and health inspections and safety and health program audits .
• Conducts incident and injury/illness investigations .Writes detailed investigation and safety and health progress reports .
• Interfaces with clients and government officials .
• Administers company worker's compensation programs and procedures .
• Develops and implements safety and health programs that assist projects and division to meet company and division safety and health goals and expectations .
• Develops project specific safety and health and loss control programs and processes . May act as SafetyandHealth Consultant for internal and external clients .
• May act as temporary project fill-in for lower level safety and health professionals .
• Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports .
• Acts as mentor to other safety and health professionals .
• Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value .
• Champions continuous improvement efforts .
• Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements .
• Proactively supports, encourages and facilie staff to engage in continuous improvement activities .

Management Responsibilities

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, advanced safety and health certification.
• 5+ years in a construction environment.
• 7+ years safety and health experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety and health standards and practices .
• Knowledge of company substance abuse policies and procedures .
• Knowledge of construction contracting strategies and contract administration .
• Knowledge of insurance program administration including owner-controlled and contractor-controlled insurance programs .
• Knowledge of worker's compensation policies and procedures .
• Knowledge of project and division safety and health budgeting and cost control .
• Knowledge of environmental laws and company and client programs, procedures .
• Knowledge of security risk and control processes and procedures .
• Knowledge of company safety and health consultation capabilities and ability to perform as a consultant .
• Ability to effectively interface with client and government officials .Ability to effectively manage emergency situations .
• Word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs .
• Ability to write detailed reports .
• Human Relations skills .

Certifications

First Aid, CPR, Drug testing certified, OSHA 500/501, Safety and Health Program Administration, OSHA 10 hour

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:

• Typical construction site environment:
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Courage

Directs work

Interpersonal savvy

Organizational savvy

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

018

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