Field Safety Manager

Field Safety Manager – Line & Lighting Division

Utility Partners of America (UPA) | Carolinas Region | South Carolina & North Carolina

Job Type: Full-time | Schedule: 75% field / 25% office

Location: Based in SC or NC; regional travel across the Carolinas

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision; 401(k); PTO; phone and laptop; PPE and paid OSHA/industry training

Pay: $80,000 - $100,000 based on experience

About the Role

Utility Partners of America (UPA) — headquartered in Greer, SC — is hiring a Field Safety Manager for our Line & Lighting Division. You will lead safety across overhead and underground line construction, streetlight and roadway lighting installation, and related electric utility work throughout the Carolinas. This is a hands-on, field-based role with real stop-work authority. Reports to the Senior Director of Safety.

What You'll Do

• Lead field safety across line and lighting operations — overhead and underground distribution, streetlight and roadway lighting, pole setting, framing, stringing, and energized work.
• Enforce OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 (electric power generation, transmission, and distribution) and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart V; verify Minimum Approach Distances (MAD), cover-up, grounding, and hot-line tool use.
• Oversee arc flash risk assessment and PPE selection; ensure FR/AR clothing, rubber gloves and sleeves (Class 0–4), and voltage-rated tools are inspected and used correctly.
• Audit aerial lift, bucket truck, digger derrick, and boom operations; enforce fall protection at elevation, insulated aerial device testing, and 100% tie-off requirements.
• Manage traffic control and work-zone safety per MUTCD; coordinate flagging, lane closures, and public/pedestrian protection for street and roadway lighting work.
• Lead incident and SIF response, root cause analysis, and After Incident Review (AIR) with corrective actions; investigate contacts, flash events, and near misses.
• Deliver training: OSHA 10/30, CPR/AED, first aid for electrical injuries and pole-top rescue, LOTO, confined space (vaults/manholes), excavation, DOT HOS, defensive driving.
• Facilitate tailboards, JHAs, toolbox talks, and stand-downs; enforce driving policies and Samsara telematics review.
• Maintain records; support internal, client, utility, and ISNetworld/Avetta/Veriforce audits; report division TRIR, DART, TCIR, and training compliance monthly.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years safety experience in electric utility line construction, overhead/underground distribution, or roadway lighting; 2 years field-based leadership.
• Must consent to a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records check
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart V, NESC, MUTCD, and NC/SC state requirements.
• OSHA 500 or 510 Construction Outreach Trainer (or obtain within 6 months).
• CHST or OHST certification.
• Experience with arc flash analysis, MAD enforcement, LOTO on energized systems, and aerial lift/bucket truck operations.
• Experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis; ATSSA/MUTCD Traffic Control Supervisor a plus.
• Valid driver's license for 3 years with acceptable MVR; proficiency with MS Office and safety/telematics/inventory systems.

Preferred

Bachelor's in occupational safety, Construction Management, or related; former line worker or line foreman background; NFPA 70E qualified; pole-top and bucket rescue instructor; CPR/First Aid/AED instructor.

Physical Requirements

Outdoor work in varying weather; walk uneven ground and roadside work zones; ability to observe and access aerial work at elevation; lift up to 50 lbs; wear required PPE including FR/AR clothing, hard hat, safety glasses, hi-vis, rubber-insulating gloves/sleeves as observer, and safety-toe footwear; regular regional driving with occasional overnight travel.

Why Join UPA?

✨ Competitive Pay –
✨ Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available.
✨ Paid Time Off & Holidays – Enjoy vacation, PTO, and paid holidays.
✨ 401(k) Retirement Plan –
✨ Company-Provided Vehicle & Phone – For use during working hours.
✨ Career Growth Opportunities – Be part of a company that values your dedication and offers room for advancement.
✨ Supportive Work Environment – Join a team where safety, respect, and hard work are recognized and rewarded.

Utility Partners of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of a company committed to safety and excellence!

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000