Safety Professional | Prefabrication Operations

J.E. Richards is seeking local candidates for direct hire opportunities to join our growing Safety team at our Prefabrication Operations facility

Who We Are

J.E. Richards supports some of the largest and most advanced data center projects in the country.

Our Prefabrication Operations team delivers innovative electrical assemblies that improve safety,quality, and productivity while supporting projects nationwide.

We are seeking a Safety Manager to support our prefabrication operations in Lanham, MD, Sterling, VA, or Centreport/Fredericksburg, VA. This position offers stable, year-round work and the opportunity to help build a strong safety culture alongside highly skilled electricians and manufacturing professionals.

What We Do

Our prefabrication facilities manufacture electrical assemblies and equipment used in large-scale data center and commercial construction projects. Working in a fast-paced production environment, our teams focus on craftsmanship, innovation, and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to support the safe fabrication of electrical systems that help power some of the most critical infrastructure projects in the country.

What You'll Do

• Lead and promote a positive safety culture throughout the facility.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Deliver safety orientation and equipment safety training.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and employee engagement activities.
• Support safe operations involving forklifts, material handling, heavy equipment, electrical systems, and work at heights.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company policies.
• Maintain safety documentation, training records, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Partner with facility leadership to continuously improve safety performance.
• Build strong working relationships with employees, supervisors, and operational leadership through a coaching-focused approach.

What You Bring

• 2-5 years of safety experience in manufacturing, construction, industrial, warehouse, or prefabrication environments.
• OSHA 500 certification, CHST, ASP, CSP, OHST, or other relevant safety certifications preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of safety training, certifications, education, and experience will be considered.
• Experience conducting safety training, inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and professional presence.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A team-oriented mindset with a passion for coaching and developing others.
• Experience working around skilled trades, manufacturing operations, forklifts, or heavy equipment is preferred.

What We Offer

• Stable work schedule averaging approximately 40-45 hours per week.
• Opportunity to work alongside highly skilled electrical and manufacturing professionals.
• Career growth within a growing and expanding organization.
• Exposure to innovative prefabrication methods supporting some of the nation's largest data center projects.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• A collaborative culture focused on Quality, Safety, and Productivity (QSP).

Equal Opportunity Employer

J.E. Richards is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and proudly encourage applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Local Candidate & Work Eligibility :

1. Are you able to work onsite at our prefabrication facility?
2. Are you seeking a direct-hire position?

• How many years of safety experience do you have in manufacturing, prefabrication, industrial, warehouse, or construction environments?
• Which safety certifications do you have?

Experience:

• Safety : 2 years (Required)
• Electrical Prefabrication: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person