Safety Manager

Position will be primarily based in Escondido and Ramona and will travel to the Riverside and Sacramento regions as needed.

Job Summary:

The primary function of this position is to develop, coordinate and implement occupational health policies and procedures that promote and ensure effective safety operations in the organization. This position may require travel up to 30% for overnight stays to support field operations, attend training events, and engage with customers.

Example of Duties:

Program-Level Oversight

• Collaborates with operations managers to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies, programs, and procedures.
• Oversees a team of Field Safety Coordinators, providing mentorship, guidance, and training to maintain consistency and a strong safety culture throughout the organization.
• Serves as the subject matter expert on safety topics, providing technical guidance to internal teams.
• Contributes to the development and review of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) involving safety planning and resource allocation.
• Stay up to date on industry standards and best practices.
• Works in unison with professional safety agencies and insurance carrier resources.

Compliance, Incident & Case Management

• Leads incident and case management activities, including oversight of employee injury cases and coordination with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely reporting and resolution.
• Oversees incident reporting and leads investigations of accidents, near-misses, and claims to ensure thorough documentation and continuous improvement.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Ensures completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.

Customer Engagement & Field Representation

• Coordinates customer-facing safety needs, including engagement, oversight of reporting, and incident response coordination.
• Participates in field activities, including attendance at events, training sessions, on-site engagement, and quality assurance efforts. Supports customer safety initiatives and represents the company in safety-related forums and meetings.

Training & Safety Processes

• Organizes and may conduct employee training on applicable safety and security standards.
• Reviews internal safety training programs and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Develops processes and procedures for safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.

General Oversight

• Stops operations and activities that could harm employees or equipment.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• May be assigned to work on special projects as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations, with experience managing worker injury cases.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable using modern workplace technologies to support documentation, communication, and safety reporting systems; familiarity with ISNetworld is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop policies, procedures, and training materials that support safety compliance and education.
• Skilled in performing administrative and analytical tasks in support of occupational safety programs.
• Able to supervise and coordinate the work of geographically dispersed safety staff.
• Effective at managing timelines and coordinating tasks to meet safety-related deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and recordkeeping practices.
• Works independently with minimal direction.
• Exercises tact and deals effectively with others.
• Understands and carries out oral and written instructions.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

Experience/Education:

• At least five years of occupational health and safety experience in an industrial environment required, preferably in the electrical distribution and transmission industry.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or a closely related field is highly desirable.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certification in health and safety leadership; Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) preferred.
• OSHA 30 required.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license, Class C, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier is required.