Safety Manager

Overview
National Safety Manager

The Opportunity

The National Safety Manager will strengthen safety performance across Apex’s partner companies, helping our teams work safely and return home healthy every day. This role partners with regional leaders, local operators, and People teams to establish practical safety standards, prevent injuries, and build consistent accountability across a decentralized organization.

The ideal candidate pairs technical safety expertise with a hands-on, operator-focused approach, making safe practices clear and achievable in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety programs tailored to HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service operations

• Partner with regional and local leaders to identify hazards, prioritize improvements, and embed safety into daily operations

• Conduct field visits, safety assessments, and audits; track corrective actions through completion

• Support compliance with applicable OSHA requirements and other federal, state, and local safety regulations

• Lead or support incident investigations, identify root causes, and share lessons that prevent recurrence

• Equip leaders and technicians with practical training on topics such as electrical safety, fall prevention, ladder use, driving, and personal protective equipment

• Analyze injury, vehicle incident, and other safety trends; report performance and recommend targeted improvements

• Coordinate with fleet, risk management, and claims partners on prevention efforts and return-to-work practices

• Support acquisition integration by assessing safety practices and establishing improvement priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience

• Five or more years of progressive safety experience supporting a multi-site organization and frontline workforce

• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements, hazard assessment, incident investigation, and safety training

• Ability to influence operators, build trust with field teams, and translate requirements into practical actions

• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills

• Willingness to travel regularly to partner company locations

• Experience in skilled trades, home services, construction, or a comparable field environment preferred

• Certified Safety Professional or Associate Safety Professional credential preferred

Why Apex

Help protect the people who keep homes and communities running. This role offers the opportunity to improve safety at national scale while working directly with local leaders and technicians to make a measurable difference.

 

Posted Max Pay RateUSD $0.00/Yr. Posted Min Pay RateUSD $0.00/Yr.