Sr Manager - Construction Safety

Energy Transfer LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP in Houston, TX seeks a Sr. Manager, Field Safety Construction to lead safety across pipeline, terminal, facility and infrastructure projects. You will supervise thirdparty inspection teams, ensure corrective actions, and maintain rigorous safety standards on dispersed sites.

The role partners with project teams to ensure compliant, efficient construction safety delivery. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in midstream energy, strong leadership, and bilingual English/Spanish

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction, inspection oversight, or field execution experience in midstream energy environments.
• Extensive experience managing thirdparty inspection teams and reviewing safety/quality inspection programs.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) with strong communication across field and corporate environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic safety leadership for field construction safety across pipelines, terminals, facilities and infrastructure.
• Direct thirdparty safety inspection teams, manage performance, workload planning and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT/PHMSA, and Energy Transfer safety standards while driving proactive safety culture.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Operations and Supply Chain to support planning and execution.
• Develop and manage budgets for inspection and field services programs and report on risks and mitigation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Field operations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety standards

Inspection oversight

Communication

Job description

Summary

The Sr. Manager, Field Safety Construction provides strategic leadership and oversight for all fieldbased construction safety support activities across Energy Transfer's pipeline, terminal, facility, and infrastructure portfolio. This role leads thirdparty inspection safety programs, ensures rigorous safety and quality performance, and drives consistent execution standards across geographically dispersed construction sites. The Sr. Manager serves as a critical liaison for safety between field operations, project management, engineering, and contractor partners, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient construction safety delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Lead the Field Safety Services teams supporting safety programs for pipeline, facility, terminal, and infrastructure projects across multiple regions.
• Oversee thirdparty safety inspection reviews and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Apply EMT expertise to support emergency response readiness, incident response coordination, and field medical preparedness.
• Partner with HSE teams to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT/PHMSA, and Energy Transfer safety standards.
• Champion a strong safety culture across all construction sites, emphasizing proactive hazard identification and mitigation.

Field Construction Leadership

• Oversee daytoday field safety support, ensuring alignment with project schedules, engineering requirements, and operational constraints.
• Provide expert guidance on constructability, field readiness, and execution risk mitigation.
• Ensure consistent application of Energy Transfer construction standards, procedures, and best practices.

Inspection & Quality Oversight

• Direct thirdparty safety inspection teams, including performance management, workload planning, and compliance oversight.
• Lead review and approval of safety inspection reports and safety observations
• Ensure safety inspection activities meet regulatory, engineering, and internal safety requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships for inspection and field services, ensuring accountability and highquality deliverables.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Integrity, Environmental, and Supply Chain teams to support project planning and execution.
• Provide fieldbased safety insights during design, planning, and constructability reviews.

Program Management & Reporting

• Develop and manage budgets for inspection and field services programs.
• Track performance metrics, contractor utilization, safety trends, and inspection quality indicators.
• Prepare executivelevel reporting on field performance, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across construction support functions.

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop field support staff.
• Build a highperformance culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Support workforce planning, succession development, and contractor resource strategy.

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of experience in construction, inspection oversight, or field execution within midstream, pipeline, or industrial energy environments.
• Extensive experience managing thirdparty inspection teams and reviewing safety/quality inspection programs.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) with strong communication skills across field and corporate environments.
• Deep understanding of construction methods, field operations, and inspection processes for pipelines, facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Strong safety background with experience applying OSHA, DOT/PHMSA, and industry safety standards in construction environments.
• Experience working both in the field and in an office/corporate setting.
• Proven leadership experience managing distributed teams and contractor partners.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills.

Preferred

• Experience in a large midstream operator or EPC environment.
• Knowledge of Energy Transfer inspection processes, and safety programs.
• OSHA 30 hour Construction Certificate.
• Experience applying Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles.

• * CSP - Certified Safety Professional
• * CHST - Construction Health & Safety Technician
• * ASP - Associate Safety Professional
• * OHST - Occupational Health & Safety Technician
• * CSST - Certified Safety Supervisor & Technician
• * EMT, Advanced EMT (AEMT), Paramedic, or higher EMS certification

Beneficial but Not Required

• * Familiarity with API 1169, CWI, and AMPP/NACE inspection programs.
• * Experience supporting construction inspection and quality assurance programs.