Site Safety Manager

Sargent Electric Company; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent Electric Company is seeking a Site Safety Manager for a Fairbanks, AK project. You will lead safety training, audits, and investigations to ensure compliance and incident prevention on-site.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in safety management, OSHA 500, and 2–4 years of construction safety experience. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in safety management or equivalent.
• OSHA 500 certification required.
• Excellent written communication skills and public-speaking ability.
• Experience in construction safety.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide general safety training to all personnel.
• Sound knowledge of OSHA 1926 and NFPA 70E standards.
• Assist leadership in developing causal factors for incidents.
• Evaluate safety programs through field walks and audits.
• Lead accident investigations and develop corrective actions.
• Collaborate with management on safety program improvements.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelors in Safety Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

OSHA 500 certification

Job description

SITE SAFETY MANAGER

Sargent Electric is a leading specialty contractor focused on electrical, instrumentation, wireless, utility, and low voltage systems. Founded in Pittsburgh in 1907, we operate from 8 locations across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, delivering projects nationwide for our strategic customers. We support the breadth of client needs — from routine 24/7 service and emergency restoration to their largest and most complex projects. Our proven safety record, technical depth, and longstanding client relationships have made us a partner of choice for Fortune 500 companies, leading general contractors, and EPC contractors.

We are seeking a Site Safety Manager to support a project in Fairbanks, IN. This position is eligible for per diem.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Provide general safety training to all personnel
• Sound knowledge of OSHA 1926 as well as applicable consensus standards such as NFPA 70E
• Assist leadership in developing all causal factors for all near miss and other incidents
• Evaluate effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks and compliance auditing
• Lead accident/Incident investigation
• Develop corrective actions for each causal factor utilizing the Hierarchy of Controls
• Assume any additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by Sargent Electrical Management

Any additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by Sargent Electrical Management.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Bachelor degree in safety management or equivalent
• OSHA 500 certification
• Ability to speak in front of public
• Bachelor is Safety Management or equivalent
• 2-4 years' experience in construction
• Excellent written communication skills. Proficiency with computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to type
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of diverse individuals
• The ability to work efficiently under tight time frames, the ability to respond to requests in a timely manner, and effective communication as a team player
• Understanding of the importance of multi-tasking

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CHST or similar certification
• OSHA 500 - Construction
• Fluent in Microsoft Office

WHY JOIN SARGENT?

• Established, growing company with a strong industry reputation
• Collaborative, team-driven environment
• Competitive compensation based on experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sargent Electric Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.