The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing safety programs across all field operations, with a primary focus on Outside Plant (OSP) functions—including Engineering, Construction, and Splicing—as well as Field Services. This role ensures compliance with all applicable safety regulations while fostering a strong culture of safety throughout the organization.
This position reports to the VP of Outside Plant Construction, with a dotted-line relationship to Human Resources to ensure consistency in policy enforcement, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct regular job site visits, audits, and safety inspections across all OSP functions, including Engineering, Construction, and Splicing, as well as Field Services teams
- Identify hazards and implement corrective actions in real time
- Ensure proper use of PPE, equipment, and safe work practices
- Partner with field leadership to reinforce safety expectations and accountability
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations
- Maintain OSHA logs and required safety documentation
- Lead internal and external safety audits and inspections
- Stay current on regulatory changes and implement updates as needed
- Lead investigations for all safety incidents, near misses, and injuries
- Determine root cause and implement corrective/preventative actions
- Partner with HR on documentation, disciplinary actions, and reporting
- Track and trend incidents to identify areas for improvement
- Develop and deliver safety training programs for new hires and existing employees
- Conduct toolbox talks and ongoing field safety education
- Ensure employees are properly trained and certified for their roles
- Maintain training records and compliance tracking
- Develop, update, and enforce company safety policies and procedures
- Partner with HR to ensure alignment with company handbook and policies
- Ensure consistent enforcement of safety standards across all departments
- Promote a proactive safety culture across the organization
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on safety matters
- Communicate safety expectations clearly to all levels of the organization
- Provide regular safety updates and reporting to leadership
- 3–7+ years of safety experience in construction, telecommunications, utilities, or related field
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety best practices
- Experience working in field-based environments (OSP, fiber, utility, or similar)
- Proven ability to influence and enforce safety in operational environments
- Strong investigation, documentation, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- OSHA 30 certification (or higher)
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Experience in telecom or fiber construction environments
- Safety-related certification (e.g., CHST, CSP)
- Reports to: VP of Outside Plant Construction
- Dotted Line: Human Resources
- Regular Interaction With: COO and Executive Leadership Team
- Reduction in safety incidents and recordable injuries
- Compliance with OSHA and regulatory requirements
- Timely and thorough incident investigations
- Consistent safety policy enforcement across departments
- Increased employee engagement in safety programs
- Combination of field and office environment
- Frequent travel to job sites and field locations
- Exposure to outdoor conditions and active construction environments
- Ability to walk job sites, including uneven terrain
- Ability to lift and carry equipment as needed
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions
Benefits
-401(k)
-401(k) matching
-Dental insurance
-Disability insurance
-Health insurance
-Health savings account
-Life insurance
-Long term disability
-Paid time off
-Vision insurance