Safety Manager

The Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring that employees comply with company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. This role provides safety leadership and oversight for projects across designated geographical locations, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and fostering a culture of workplace safety.

Company Overview

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR Group, Inc, has provided comprehensive electrical construction services to clients throughout the western U.S. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both power line construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider.

Sturgeon Electric's powerline, or Transmission and Distribution (T&D) construction division provides a full range of capabilities related to transmission, distribution, and substation construction.

Essential Functions

• Oversee and manage the company's comprehensive safety program to ensure a culture of safety excellence.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure appropriate safety staffing and resource allocation.
• Ensure fieldwork compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Conduct audits and provide constructive feedback, leadership, and guidance to safety specialists.
• Develop and coordinate cross-training initiatives and facilitate safety training programs as needed.
• Advise management on strategies to enhance safety procedures and best practices.
• Perform both scheduled and unannounced inspections, evaluations, and surveys, documenting findings and recommendations.
• Review, analyze, and contribute to the development of accident reports, safety publications, bulletins, and compliance documentation.
• Offer technical expertise and professional guidance to mitigate unsafe behaviors and environmental hazards.
• Prepare and present progress reports on safety activities, trends, and studies.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance, fulfilling responsibilities at company-designated office or field locations.
• Adhere to the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, as well as relevant industry-specific ethical standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with OSHA record keeping, reporting and Method of Procedure (MOP) writing
• Expertise in job hazard & safety analysis within the transmission and distribution industry
• Hands-on experience in the field of transmission and distribution line construction
• Proven leadership and management experience in a safety role
• Safety or related technical undergraduate degree (such as CSP)
• Safety related credentials (e.g., OSHA 501, OTI certifications, etc.)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• In-depth knowledge of utility and construction safety programs.
• OSHA and DOT regulatory compliance experience.
• OSHA 10, 30, and 500 (Train-the-Trainer) certifications.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and data entry.
• Familiarity with the OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) program.
• Strong background in risk management principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Positive attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $120,000 - $135,000 Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.