Safety Manger

What You'll Do

The Safety Manager will work closely with field employees, supervisors, project managers, customers, and company leadership to maintain a proactive and practical safety program across Delta's operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and oversight of Delta's company-wide safety program.
• Maintain a strong field presence by regularly visiting job sites and working directly with crews and supervisors.
• Conduct field safety audits and inspections to identify hazards, reinforce safe work practices, and ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.
• Monitor compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and utility-industry safety requirements.
• Develop, update, and implement safety policies, procedures, programs, and training.
• Lead or coordinate employee safety training, orientations, toolbox talks, and refresher training.
• Investigate injuries, near misses, vehicle incidents, property damage, and other safety-related events.
• Identify root causes and work with management and employees to implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain required safety documentation, records, reports, and certifications.
• Track safety trends and use findings to identify areas for additional training or improvement.
• Support customer safety requirements, prequalification programs, and contractor-compliance systems such as ISNetworld.
• Coordinate or provide CPR, First Aid, fire extinguisher, and other required safety training as appropriate.
• Work with field leadership to ensure employees have the proper PPE, training, tools, and information needed to perform their work safely.
• Participate in project planning and job hazard analysis to address risks before work begins.
• Serve as an approachable safety resource for employees at every level of the company.
• Help develop a culture in which employees feel comfortable raising safety concerns and taking responsibility for protecting themselves and their coworkers.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to communicate effectively with people working in the field.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Safety management experience in electric utilities, utility construction, electrical construction, heavy construction, or a closely related industry.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA requirements and construction safety practices.
• Experience conducting field audits, safety investigations, and employee training.
• Ability to recognize hazards associated with utility construction and develop practical solutions for controlling those hazards.
• Excellent communication, documentation, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate safety expectations firmly while maintaining strong working relationships with field employees.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing contractor safety programs and customer compliance requirements preferred.
• OSHA 30 or equivalent training strongly preferred.
• CPR/First Aid instructor certification or ability to obtain certification preferred.
• Safety credentials such as CHST, CSP, ASP, CUSP, or similar certifications are a plus.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly to Delta job sites throughout the region.