Electrical Safety Manager

Owen Electric Company Safety Manager:

• The Electrical Safety Manager will provide the safety support needed to help identify gaps in Electrical Safety Program.
• They will help implement safety controls associated with electrical work hazards, including field review/validation, process development of electrical work hazardous guidelines and in field safety observations.
• They will also review safety lock-out/tagout procedure verification and personal protective equipment for associated electrical work scopes to help classify/prevent hazards related to electrocution, electric shock, burns or electrical fires.
• Consultation will also be expected on electrical safety issues and the use of standards including but not limited to OSHA, NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, and EM-385.

Responsibilities

• Support company Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) program.
• Maintain Subject Matter Expert (SME) level knowledge of NFPA 70E, electrical safety, and act as company SME for electrical safety and NFPA 70E compliance.
• Attend weekly Jobsite coordination meetings and discuss any safety issues as necessary.
• Assist with Pre-job assessments as needed for major electrical projects.
• Answer electrical safety questions and perform program presentations.
• Maintain the company's electrical safety procedure(s) to maintain compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate and conduct safety trainings, including new hire safety orientations.
• Conduct electrical training as needed to maintain level of knowledge for electrical workers.
• Conduct audits and reviews of electrical equipment, installations, and facilities to verify compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and NEC.
• Develop and maintain electrical safety training for basic and advanced qualified electrical workers.
• Conduct job site safety audits on required daily/weekly safety tasks.
• Build and maintain safety training spreadsheets.
• Conduct job site safety inspections and create safety reports.
• Conduct safety audits on personnel, tools, equipment, material, etc.
• Conduct Lockout / Tag out reviews as requested.
• Conduct Safe Work Practices reviews.
• Act as Safety liaison and promote company safety efforts and safety incentive programs.
• Lead or assist with conducting general safety audits and near miss, incident, and accident investigations as needed.
• Enforce safe work practices that exceed OSHA minimum standards, enforce company rules and policies, enforce site‑specific safety requirements, and enforces company disciplinary policy.
• Provide professional development for Safety Team as needed.
• Perform other assigned safety functions as required.
• Work as part of a project team to provide deliverables and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) level knowledge in electrical safety and NFPA 70E.
• Possess a thorough understanding of Arc Flash Analysis protocols and concepts.
• Have experience in Electrical Safety and knowledge of associated safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E).
• High voltage and low voltage electrical safety experience is required.
• Journeyman Electrician strongly preferred; minimum of 10 years electrical experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management strongly preferred; high school diploma required.
• OSHA‑30 certification, CPR, First‑Aid, Arc Flash (NFPA 70E) certification, Fall Protection and trench & excavation certification.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience required – Word, Excel, Outlook. Ability to work accurately and methodically under pressure and strict deadlines.
• Ability to read, write, use a computer, analyze, and interpret OSHA standards.
• Ability to write reports using PlanGrid, safety correspondence, and site‑specific safety plans.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of workers, supervisors, managers, and customers.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong demonstrable communication style and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to influence and negotiate both internally and externally with an open and inclusive style.
• Excellent time and cost management skills to plan and achieve delivery to the desired quality to exceed customer expectations.
• Leadership skills and the ability to work well within a team of other professionals.
• Ability to understand and interpret system one‑line drawings and operation of electrical equipment and testing devices.
• Ability to work within a high‑performance, cross‑functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals.

Travel

• Up to 50% travel.
• Must be safety conscious, detail oriented, highly organized, and the ability to multitask.
• Must have the ability to train, influence and motivate team members.
• Must have an acceptable current driver’s license.
• Must have equipment operator experience.
• Must have basic equipment maintenance knowledge.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Work Availability

• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance and be available to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Must be able to attend site‑specific power utility shutdowns.

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing.
• Climb stairs and/or ladders, use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
• Reach with arms and hands; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Working conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor.
• Working conditions may be hot or cold.
• Noise level may be moderate at times.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

Owen Electric offers a complete and comprehensive benefits package.