What You'll Do

• Safety is E2 Optics' number one Core Value. All employees are expected to follow safe work practices, as well as adhere to company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.
• Champion Safety as E2 Optics' number one Core Value and lead by example in the field.
• Ensure 100% weekly payroll accuracy and on-time approvals
• Maintain an active and visible presence across multiple projects within the assigned area.
• Provide leadership, coaching, direction, and support to Safety Managers, Safety Coordinators, Safety Administrators, and other safety personnel.
• Partner with Operations and project leadership to establish consistent safety expectations and accountability.
• Serve as a field-level escalation and support resource for safety teams and operational leadership.
• Support the Regional Safety Manager in implementing safety initiatives and driving continuous improvement across the area.
• Temporarily provide Site Safety Manager or project safety leadership coverage when vacancies, project startups, leaves, or other operational needs require additional support.
• Help coordinate safety staffing and resource deployment across multiple projects and shifts.
• Proactively identify staffing gaps and future resource needs based on project schedules, workload, and operational risk.
• Participate in interviewing and selecting safety professionals.
• Support onboarding and field integration of newly hired or transferred team members.
• Coach, mentor, and develop safety professionals to strengthen technical knowledge, leadership capability, and overall performance.
• Establish clear expectations and help hold team members accountable for field engagement, documentation, performance, and follow-through.
• Support succession planning and development of future safety leaders.
• Support pre-construction planning, project startups, expansions, and mobilizations.
• Work with Operations, project leadership, and safety teams to identify project-specific safety requirements before work begins.
• Assist with safety staffing plans, shift coverage, resource requirements, and deployment strategies.
• Review client, general contractor, regulatory, contractual, and E2 Optics safety requirements.
• Support site-specific safety plans, emergency procedures, orientations, training plans, and required safety documentation.
• Participate in project-readiness assessments to identify and address gaps before and Conduct and support field inspections, observations, audits, and safety assessments.
• Identify emerging hazards and operational risks and work with project teams to implement effective controls.
• Monitor safety KPIs, leading and lagging indicators, incident trends, observations, and audit findings.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are assigned, tracked, completed, and verified for effectiveness.
• Translate safety data and field observations into practical actions that improve performance and reduce risk.
• Support accident-prevention, loss-control, and continuous-improvement initiatives across assigned projects.
• Lead or support investigations involving injuries, incidents, property damage, and near misses.
• Identify contributing factors and root causes and develop meaningful corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure incident documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the Regional Safety Manager, Human Resources, Operations, and Risk Management on workers' compensation, injury management, return-to-work, and claims-management activities.
• Communicate lessons learned and preventive measures across projects when appropriate.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable OSHA and other federal, state, and local safety requirements.
• Support regulatory and client inspections, audits, assessments, and corrective-action tracking.
• Assess safety training needs based on project activities, regulatory requirements, client expectations, and identified risk.
• Support development and implementation of JHAs/JSAs, hazard assessments, project-specific safety plans, and other required safety documentation.
• Promote consistent application of E2 Optics' Safety Management Systems across assigned operations.

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, Environmental Health and Safety, Safety Management, Construction Management, Business Management, or a related field.
• ASP, CSP, SMP,CHST or other recognized BCSP safety certification.
• Previous experience supervising or leading safety professionals.
• Experience supporting multiple construction projects, data center projects, or geographically distributed operations.
• Experience with project startups, mobilizations, workforce planning, and safety staffing.
• Experience with workers' compensation, injury management, claims management, and return-to-work programs.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible occupational safety and health experience, preferably in construction, data centers, telecommunications, manufacturing, or other complex high-risk environments.
• Previous experience leading or supervising safety professionals, programs, or multi-project safety operations strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple simultaneous projects, project mobilizations, or geographically distributed operations preferred.
• Experience with interviewing, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and professional development of safety personnel preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience with inspections, audits, incident investigations, JHAs/JSAs, corrective actions, and Safety Management Systems.
• Strong understanding of construction operations and hazards, preferably within data center or other complex construction environments.
• Knowledge of risk management, loss control, workers' compensation, injury management, and return-to-work practices.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, develop, and hold safety professionals accountable across multiple projects.
• Ability to assess project risk, staffing needs, and resources to support effective safety coverage and project execution.
• Experience supporting pre-construction planning, project mobilization, safety readiness, and startup activities.
• Ability to analyze safety trends, KPIs, incidents, and audit findings and translate them into practical improvements.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to collaborate and influence at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong and visible field presence.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• BICSI training facilities
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This role requires sitting, use of hands and arms, verbal communication, and occasional physical movement such as stooping or kneeling. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. Must be able to operate equipment such as scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs (buggies) if required to do so. The employee may also be required to work in tight and confined spaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. When possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The above job definition information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.