Senior Safety Manager – Construction & Utilities

SYRACUSE UTILITIES LLC; Brewerton (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse Utilities LLC is seeking a Safety Manager to develop, implement, and oversee company safety programs and site-specific HASPs across utility, infrastructure, and construction operations. You will lead risk assessments, incident investigations, training, and compliance activities, coordinating with operations, field teams, and clients to promote safe work practices and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in safety management, strong OSHA knowledge, and certifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years safety management in construction/utility environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience developing HASP, JSA/JHA, audits, and incident investigations.
• Utility/construction industry experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and training delivery skills.
• Willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, programs, and HASP.
• Conduct pre-job hazard assessments, JSA/JHA, risk evaluations, inspections, and audits.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training and toolbox talks.
• Maintain safety records, OSHA logs, training docs, incident reports, and metrics.
• Assist with PPE programs and workers' comp support.
• Stay current with regulations and safety best practices.
• Assist with emergency preparedness planning.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Safety training delivery

Analytical/problem-solving

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

ISNetworld, Invarion, Rankin, Samsara

Job description

Syracuse Utilities LLC is seeking a Safety Manager to develop, implement, and oversee company safety programs and site-specific HASPs across utility, infrastructure, and construction operations. You will lead risk assessments, incident investigations, training, and compliance activities, coordinating with operations, field teams, and clients to promote safe work practices and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in safety management, strong OSHA knowledge, and certifications