Safety Manager (Transmission & Distribution)

Location: Alvarado, TX

Salary: $110K-$170K (salary depends on experience)

Position Overview: Lead and manage the safety program for transmission and distribution operations, ensuring the protection of personnel, contractors and the public while maintaining compliance with regulatory and utility standards. The Safety Manager will develop and implement safety policies and procedures for electrical work across overhead, underground and substation environments, drive continuous improvement in risk mitigation, deliver effective training, and coordinate incident response and reporting for new construction and ongoing utility operations.

Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive safety program specific to transmission and distribution work, including overhead lines, underground systems and substations. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations (including OSHA and NEC) and with utility-specific standards and client requirements. Perform routine site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments for construction, maintenance and emergency response activities; document findings and track corrective actions to closure. Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis; prepare clear reports, implement corrective/preventative measures and communicate lessons learned to field teams and management. Create, deliver and maintain role-specific safety training (electrical safety, high-voltage/low-voltage awareness, lockout/tagout, energized work, confined space, fall protection and rescue procedures).

Qualifications: Proven experience as a Safety Manager focused on Transmission and Distribution operations with demonstrable hands-on experience in Distribution, Transmission and electrical systems. Strong electrical safety background with experience in high-voltage and low-voltage environments, including overhead, underground and substation work. Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and the National Electrical Code (NEC); ability to interpret and apply regulatory and utility standards to field operations. Experience conducting safety audits, site inspections, job hazard analyses (JHA/JSA) and incident investigations with documented corrective action processes. Relevant certifications such as CSP, CHST, ASP or equivalent; OSHA 30-hour (or trainer) certification preferred. Experience working with utilities, energy companies or contractors on commercial and industrial projects, including new construction and ground-up builds. Candidates who fill out skills and questions move to the front of the application process!

Benefits: Full Benefits Included