Safety Supervisor

The Fletcher Group Automation Inc; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Bonuses

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

The State Group seeks a Safety Supervisor at our Buffalo, NY location to lead safety programs on construction sites and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and ISO standards. This role demands strong leadership and a proactive safety culture.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction safety experience, a degree in Safety (CSP preferred), OSHA 30, and experience training teams while coordinating with regulators and customers in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience with applicable regulations and policies.
• Degree in Safety or related field and CSP certification preferred.
• Experience in construction or union environments with fluctuating project volumes.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Card.
• Proficiency with NFPA 70E, confined space, hot work, excavations, and other safety protocols.
• Ability to train and communicate safety requirements and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to promote safe behaviors and compliance.
• Provide expert safety support to stakeholders on job sites.
• Inspect and investigate incidents with Risk Manager involvement.
• Maintain audits, inspections, and action-item tracking.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO and company requirements; lead urgent safety responses.
• Escalate non-compliant issues to leadership promptly.
• Stop unsafe conditions and counsel individuals or tag out equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Training & coaching

Education

Degree in Safety or related field

CSP certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

For more than 65 years, The State Group's 3,500+ professionals have built and maintained the infrastructure that keeps businesses and industries moving across North America. Today, the company is a multi-trade industrial contractor powering industry solutions and sustaining critical operations across electrical, mechanical, civil, communications, maintenance, and emerging technology—from major construction projects to the ongoing work that keeps critical operations running as a trusted service partner of choice.

We invest in our people, technology, and innovation to strengthen how we work today and prepare for what's ahead. At The State Group, there are tremendous opportunities to build your skills, grow your career, and be part of something bigger.

The State Group is seeking a Safety Supervisor based at our Buffalo, New York location.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

This position is integral to our success and offers opportunities for career advancement.

100% PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting.

Competitive compensation, annual pay increases, and bonuses.

State embraces and encourages workplace diversity.

Forge partnerships that last through teamwork, integrity, and respect.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Lead by example by demonstrating safe behaviors, ensuring compliance, and encouraging others to do the same.

Communicate and provide subject matter expert support to other stakeholders on job sites, including customers, general and other contractors, union representatives, and regulatory personnel.

Ensure timely and accurate completion of all inspections and incident investigations, including collaborating with the Risk Manager for workers’ compensation and other claims.

Maintain a summary of all audits, inspections, and other action items, and ensure timely and sustainable completion.

Ensure compliance with all State Group, governmental, and legal requirements (including OSHA, EPA, ISO). Lead urgent response to workers’ safety concerns.

Communicate any potential or non-compliant issues to the leadership team promptly.

Stop unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately, and promptly counsel individuals or tag out equipment to eliminate unsafe conditions.

Additional duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM

5+ years of construction safety experience with a strong understanding of applicable safety regulations and policies.

A degree in Safety or a related field and a CSP certification are preferred.

Experience in construction or union environments with fluctuating project volumes is preferred.

Ability to work independently and effectively manage priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.

OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Card.

Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, confined space activities, hot work, excavations, and other key safety protocols.

Ability to demonstrate the organization's core values through professional conduct and leadership.

Ability to effectively train and communicate safety requirements and protocols.

Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Must pass a pre-employment background check and periodic drug tests.

A strong commitment to our team, our customers, and the environments we serve.

Embrace challenges, commit to continuous improvement, and deliver exceptional work.

The State Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].