DescriptionWe have an exciting opportunity for a
Safety Manager, Engineering & Field Services, North America to lead the EHS function supporting our Engineering & Field Services teams throughout the
United States and Canada.This integral member of the safety team will play a pivotal role in leading Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives across a multi-regional field organization. Reporting to the Director of Health and Safety, the successful candidate will be accountable for the continued development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS programs while driving compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and strengthening a culture of safety throughout the organization.
The position can be based at one our 30+ U.S. Field Service office locations, with approximately
50-60% travel throughout the U.S. and Canada to support field operations, conduct job-site inspections and audits, engage with employees and leaders, investigate incidents, and meet with customers and client EHS representatives. This role will have
2-3 direct reports, including Safety Advisors supporting U.S. and Canadian operations.
Goals- Improve visibility, consistency, and execution of EHS services across the Engineering and Field Services teams throughout North America.
- Lead serious and high-potential incident investigations and mentor Safety Advisors and operations leaders in completing thorough, high-quality investigations and reports.
- Strengthen the EHS culture by focusing safety programs and initiatives on meaningful topics related to the work performed by field team members.
- Lead initiatives designed to reduce workplace injuries and improve overall field safety performance.
- Lead and develop two Safety Advisors supporting U.S. and Canadian operations.
- Increase engagement and visibility of EHS leadership with field employees and operational leaders.
Objectives - Manage the business unit EHS budget.
- Ensure annual safety audits are completed for all operational regions by the EHS team and/or operations management.
- Oversee Certificate of Recognition (COR) safety certifications for Canadian operations in collaboration with the Canada Safety Advisor.
- Develop and execute the annual EHS plan for the business unit.
- Establish meaningful safety metrics and reporting across all regions.
- Increase front-line interaction with field crews through routine job-site inspections across all regions.
- Engage safety representatives from each region and ensure appropriate representation on Joint Workplace EHS Committees.
- Participate in effective and inclusive quarterly Joint Workplace EHS Committee meetings.
- Conduct effective monthly EHS meetings for employees.
- Provide timely input to pre-qualification organizations.
- Partner with the Sales team to identify and communicate EHS requirements that may impact project scope, cost, or execution.
- Consult with clients regarding EHS training, program development, and incident reporting when required.
Accountabilities- Develop, update, and review EHS policies, procedures, programs, and documentation.
- Develop EHS strategy and annual goals while incorporating applicable regulatory requirements and industry trends.
- Manage the annual EHS budget.
- Facilitate company-wide safety program audits across all regions in accordance with applicable standards and requirements.
- Participate in quarterly EHS committee meetings.
- Lead serious and high-potential incident investigations and ensure appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
- Manage applicable WCB, OSHA, and MSHA requirements and relationships.
- Lead internal EHS communications and initiatives designed to influence and reinforce a positive safety culture.
- Build strong relationships with client EHS representatives and serve as a key EHS contact for customers.
- Manage all aspects of the EHS program for the business unit.
- Maintain and continuously improve the Company's EHS Management System.
- Partner with department managers and operational leaders to execute company EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
- Provide EHS expertise, coaching, training, and support to leaders and employees.
- Ensure accidents and incidents are appropriately investigated and documented, including root-cause analysis and corrective/preventative action follow-up.
- Identify and coordinate required EHS training, including new-hire safety orientation and job-specific training.
- Influence management and employees to consistently follow EHS policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a resource and subject-matter expert for field operations.
Additional Duties & Involvement - Participate in establishing short- and long-term EHS goals across all regions.
- Provide monthly EHS updates to senior leadership.
- Participate in maintaining technical EHS materials, training content, and resources.
- Manage and utilize the Company's Safety Management Software.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across Engineering & Field Services.
- Participate in customer meetings and project planning activities when EHS expertise is required.
Requirements- 5+ years of experience in a lead EHS role supporting an Engineering, Electrical, Industrial, Technical Field Services, or similar environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing EHS professionals.
- Experience leading an EHS function within a multi-regional or geographically dispersed organization.
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, or a related discipline, combined with relevant field experience.
- Experience in the electrical, power, utility, transformer, industrial, or field service industry is strongly preferred.
- Professional designation such as CSP, CRSP, CIH, or NEBOSH is an asset.
- Strong understanding of EHS regulatory requirements applicable to operations in the United States and Canada.
- Experience with OSHA, MSHA, WCB, COR, ISO 45001, or similar regulatory/certification programs preferred.
- Experience conducting and/or leading safety audits and incident investigations.
- Experience developing EHS programs, policies, procedures, training, and metrics.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to engage, motivate, coach, and influence employees and leaders at all levels.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and effectively prioritize workload.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Strong observation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with operations, sales, leadership, and customers.
- Dedicated to providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.
- Valid driver's license and valid passport required.
- Positive, "can-do" attitude; highly self-motivated, energetic, passionate, and reliable.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365.
Physical & Travel RequirementsThis is a field-focused EHS leadership position and requires the ability to regularly work in both office and industrial/job-site environments.
The successful candidate must be able to:- Travel approximately 50-60% throughout the United States and Canada, including travel to customer locations, field service job sites, and operational facilities.
- Possess a valid driver's license and maintain the ability to operate a company or rental vehicle as required.
- Possess a valid passport and be able to travel between the United States and Canada.
- Work in a variety of environments, including industrial facilities, electrical substations, transformer service locations, manufacturing facilities, construction/job sites, and outdoor work environments.
- Frequently walk and stand while conducting job-site inspections, safety audits, observations, and employee engagements.
- Navigate industrial and construction environments, including uneven surfaces, stairs, ladders, platforms, and other areas commonly encountered at field service locations, where permitted and appropriate.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, high-visibility clothing, gloves, and other job-specific PPE.
- Occasionally work outdoors and in varying weather conditions while visiting job sites.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and move around work areas as necessary to perform safety inspections and observations.
- Visually inspect equipment, work areas, procedures, and safety conditions and identify potential hazards.
- Communicate effectively in environments where background noise and industrial activity may be present.
- Maintain the physical mobility and stamina necessary to safely perform required field inspections and travel-related duties.
- Comply with all applicable site-specific safety requirements and PPE requirements.
