Safety Manager

Team Fishel, the Best Choice in Utility Construction since 1936, is hiring a Safety Manager for our Northern Virginia operations, to be based in Manassas, VA. The responsibilities for this position include promoting Team Fishel's Accident-Free culture, assisting our Teammates to learn and implement company safety policies, coaching crews on safe work habits, conducting Safety Assessments on project sites, and participating in accident investigation and root cause analysis if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversees training and implementation of company policies and programs meant to mitigate risk and protect Teammates from health and safety risks

• Creates and delivers safety training programs educating Teammates on safe working practices

• Provides field leadership with weekly safety / training reports

• Completes Safety Assessments on project sites, debriefs findings, and provides coaching to crews

• Ensures appropriate investigation of and response to accidents or injuries

• Contributes to safety planning, direction, and goal setting for safety programs

• Tracks and reports on safety metrics to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement

• Promotes our safety culture and value of being Accident Free; develops a partnership with field crews

Requirements & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the construction safety industry, extensive knowledge of utility construction (including electric, natural gas, and telecommunications) required

• Candidates should possess advanced accreditation in safety, including OSHA 30-hour, First Aid/CPR, Smith System Driving Trainer certification is a plus

• Ability to perform onsite safety audits and document findings

• Must be an effective communicator and coach; familiar with MS Office and Google Workspace

• Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred

• Ability to travel within the state of Virginia to provide support to crews and area offices