Safety Program Manager

American Society of Safety Professionals; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Utility Board is seeking a Safety Program Manager for the General Management division. The role reports to Human Resources and is a full-time exempt position with standard M-F hours.

Responsibilities include leading safety program administration, coordinating tailboards and JHAs, and aligning with OSHA requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive safety credentials, strong public-sector experience, and the ability to work closely with field crews in Oregon.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of progressively responsible safety program administration experience in utilities. Public sector experience preferred.
• Experience leading tailboards, JHAs, and emergency operations procedures.
• Ability to work with field crews and understand operational work groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Safety Program Manager responsibilities as described in the official job description.
• Lead tailboards, JHAs and coordination of emergency operations procedures.
• Ensure safety compliance with OSHA standards and internal policies.
• Collaborate with field crews to improve safety practices and incident prevention.

Skills

Safety program administration

Lead tailboards and JHAs

Emergency operations procedures

Field crew collaboration

Public sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field

Associate degree + 8 years experience in safety program administration (in lieu of bachelor)

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Training

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training

OSHA 7505 Introduction to Accident Investigation

IC 100

IS 700

CUSP/ASP/CSP/CLCP (preferred)

CPR/First Aid Trainer certification (possible)

Job description

Springfield Utility Board is recruiting for a Safety Program Manager

DIVISION: General Management

REPORTS TO: Human Resources Manager

STATUS/HOURS: Exempt / Non-Union / Full Time / M - F / 8:00 – 5:00

HOURLY RANGE: $54.44/hr. - $64.06/hr. (position will start at $54.44/hr.)

POSTING DATE: Monday, August 10, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Please visit our website at Class Specifications | Safety Program Manager | Class Spec Details to read the Safety Program Manager job description prior to applying for this position to learn the Major Responsibilities of the position and the required Minimum Qualifications. The job description also lists the Physical and Mental Requirements for the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in safety program administration within an electric utility, water utility, or closely related industry.
• Public sector experience preferred.
• Experience leading tailboards, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and emergency operations procedures.
• Experience working directly with or supporting field crews, demonstrating credibility and a strong understanding of operational work groups.

Education/Licenses/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene, Public Administration, or a related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an associate degree and eight (8) years of experience in safety program administration within an electric utility, water utility, or closely related industry may be substituted.
• Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid Oregon driver's license is required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction Safety Training, OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training, OSHA 7505: Introduction to Accident Investigation, IC 100 and IS 700 certifications are required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• Professional safety certifications such as Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) are preferred.
• Ability to obtain certification as a CPR/First Aid Trainer, Forklift Trainer, and other certifications as identified by the organization.

SUB is committed to cultural diversity, equity and inclusion, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including disability and veteran status.

ABOUT SUB

Springfield Utility Board is an independently operated municipal electric and water utility governed by a locally-elected board. Serving 25+ square miles in and around the City of Springfield, Oregon (pop. 55,000), the utility offers its customers some of the lowest water and electric rates in the Pacific Northwest. SUB is a customer-owned community resource. Like other customer-owned utilities, SUB has a three-pronged mission: to provide excellent customer service, to keep rates low and affordable, and to support the community it serves. SUB achieves this because, unlike privately held utilities which look to provide profits to investors, SUB is owned by and responsible to the people it serves. And, because SUB is an independent agency, and not a department of the city, all of the rates paid go directly back into operating the utility.

SUB is a great place to work! Our employees are valued, respected and appreciated for their skills, knowledge and the diverse backgrounds that they bring to SUB. We’re proud of our talented employees and their accomplishments to make SUB the best and most cost-effective utility we can be!

THE COMMUNITY

Springfield is a family-friendly community located in the south Willamette Valley and nestled between the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers, both known for excellent fishing. The Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area is easily accessible by Interstate 5 and Oregon’s second largest airport. The region is home to several colleges, including the University of Oregon, and provides activities for a wide variety of interests, including performing arts, sports, and outdoor recreation.

SUB’S MISSION

The Mission of the Springfield Utility Board is to provide safe, reliable, cost-effective utility related services to the citizens and businesses of the Springfield community.

In providing these services:

SUB’s five-member governing Board will require the principles of cost-effectiveness and continuous quality improvement to be applied to all programs, functions and projects conducted by SUB, in recognition of SUB’s long-term responsibility to deliver services.

In addition to providing the types of services that meet customers’ utility needs, SUB shall also strive to:

1. Keep the costs of its services affordable;
2. Provide for prudent financial reserves;
3. Ensure that all services offered and provided by SUB meet or exceed the community’s standards for quality & safety;
4. Continue to study opportunities and pursue options that provide value to SUB’s customers.

The Board believes that SUB’s mission is best accomplished through a strong team relationship between the Board and management. This partnership will provide consistency of purpose and direction to the organization and empowers employees to continue to build the kind of organization necessary to meet customers’ utility needs.