Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position: Safety Manager
Department: Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE)
Reports To: Director, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE), Fermi America
Location: Fermi Matador Combined-Cycle Power Plant, Panhandle, Texas (on-site / field-based)
Direct Reports: Safety Coordinators (field-based)
Employment Type: Full-time, exempt
Position SummaryThe Safety Manager leads and directs all field safety operations for the Fermi Matador power plant construction site, driving an incident- and injury-free culture across all Fermi America personnel, contractors, and subcontractors. Reporting to the Director of HSSE, the Safety Manager owns the day-to-day site safety program, setting standards, ensuring OSHA and regulatory compliance, and leading a team of field Safety Coordinators who provide direct oversight at the work face. This is a hands-on, field-based leadership role responsible for protecting the workforce while keeping a large, complex construction project on schedule.
Key Responsibilities- Program leadership. Own and continuously improve the site safety program, policies, and procedures; ensure alignment with OSHA, Fermi America standards, and owner/EPC requirements.
- Team management. Supervise, mentor, and schedule field Safety Coordinators; assign zone/contractor coverage and ensure consistent enforcement across the site.
- Field presence. Conduct and oversee daily site walks, inspections, and audits; verify hazard controls, permits (hot work, confined space, LOTO, excavation), and safe work practices at the work face.
- Incident management. Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and OSHA recordability determinations; ensure timely, accurate reporting.
- Contractor oversight. Hold contractors and subcontractors accountable to site safety expectations; review contractor safety plans, JSAs, and pre-task planning.
- Training & orientation. Ensure site safety orientation, toolbox talks, and required training are delivered and documented for the workforce.
- Emergency preparedness. Maintain and drill emergency response, evacuation, mustering, and medical response plans in coordination with site operations.
- Metrics & reporting. Track leading and lagging indicators; report safety performance, trends, and risks to the Director of Safety & Environmental and project leadership.
- Regulatory interface. Serve as a point of contact for OSHA and regulatory inspections; maintain required logs, records, and documentation.
Requirements
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
- 10+ years of construction safety experience, with 5+ years in a safety leadership/management role on large industrial, power, or heavy-civil projects.
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA 1926 (construction) standards and applicable federal and Texas state regulations.
- Demonstrated experience leading a team of safety professionals in a field environment.
- Strong incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and hold accountable at all levels, from craft to executive.
Certifications Required- OSHA 30-Hour Construction (required); OSHA 500/510 trainer credential preferred.
- CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) required.
- Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience on combined-cycle power plant, EPC, or large greenfield industrial construction.
- Any additional BCSP credentials.Familiarity with digital safety/observation and workforce-tracking systems.
Physical & Site Requirements- Full-time presence on an active construction site in the Texas Panhandle, including exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, and uneven terrain.
- Ability to walk the site for extended periods, climb ladders/stairs, and access elevated and confined areas.
- Ability to wear required PPE at all times in the field.
- Availability to support extended shifts, and occasional nights/weekends as project needs require.
