MYR

Safety Manager (T&D Electrical Construction)

MYR$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in safety management, preferably in the transmission and distribution sector.
  • Proficient in OSHA record-keeping, reporting, and Method of Procedure (MOP) writing.
  • Experience conducting job hazard and safety analyses, particularly within electrical construction.
  • Demonstrated management experience in a safety role, leading a safety program.
  • Degree in Safety or a related technical field (CSP preferred).
  • Certified with OSHA credentials like 501, 30, or 500 (Train the Trainer).

Responsibilities

  • Manage and enhance the ongoing safety program for electrical construction.
  • Coordinate with Operations to ensure adequate safety staffing for projects.
  • Verify compliance with all safety regulations, both internal and external.
  • Conduct audits, provide coaching, and feedback to safety engineers.
  • Lead safety training and cross-training initiatives as necessary.
  • Perform safety inspections, evaluations, and prepare compliance reports.
  • Develop and participate in the creation of safety publications and accident briefs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health.
  • Annual wellness reimbursement program of $1,200 for health-related expenses.
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy, offering 15 days plus 10 public holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6% and immediate vesting.
  • Supportive educational assistance program for ongoing training and development.
  • Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance, life, and accident coverage.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE

The Safety Manager (T&D Electrical Construction) is responsible for ensuring employee adherence to company safety policies and procedures. This position supports projects throughout designated geographical locations.

Essential Functions
  • Manage on-going safety program
    Work with Operations to ensure proper safety staffing
  • Verify fieldwork compliance with federal, state and local regulations, company policy, and industry best practices
  • Audit and provide meaningful feedback, leadership, and guidance to safety engineers
  • Coordinate cross-training and conduct training as necessary
  • Assist management with methods to improve safety practices and procedures
  • Conduct and report on advance notice and no-notice inspections, surveys, and evaluations
  • Receive, review, and participate with the development of accident briefs, safety-related publications, bulletins, and reports
  • Provide technical and professional assistance to eliminate or control unsafe behavior and environmental factors
  • Provide progress reports on safety activities, safety reports, and safety studies
  • Regular and predictable attendance
    Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
    Understand and comply with the
  • Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards, if applicable
  • Other duties as assigned

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications
  • Experience with OSHA record keeping, reporting and Method of Procedure (MOP) writing
  • Experience in job hazard & safety analysis within the transmission and distribution industry
  • Experience in the field of transmission and distribution line construction
  • Management experience within a safety role
  • Safety or related technical undergraduate degree (such as CSP)
  • Safety related credentials (e.g., OSHA 501, OTI certifications, etc.)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Experience with Risk Management
  • Effective communicator
  • Strong written and oral communications skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Self-starter and team player
  • Positive attitude
  • Valid driver's license
    Knowledge of utility and construction safety programs
  • OSHA/DOT related experience
  • OSHA 10, 30, and 500 (Train the Trainer) Certified
  • Basic computer and typing skills
  • Knowledge of OSP (OSHA Strategic Partnership)

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary
    • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
  • Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
  • ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
  • Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
  • Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
  • Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
  • Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
  • Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
  • Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.


This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.
  • Salary commensurate with experience ($0-$0) with weekly pay. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
  • Two days per week remote work option for non-field roles depending on position and performance.
  • Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - $15 weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
  • Dental - 100% employer-paid premium.
  • ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - $250 quarterly, $1,000 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
  • Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
  • Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
  • Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
  • Company-paid parental leave program including birth and adoption.
  • Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
  • Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
  • Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.

About MYR

MYR Group Inc. is a leading specialty contractor serving the electrical infrastructure market in the United States and Canada. The company provides a wide range of services, including transmission and distribution line construction, substation construction, and commercial and industrial electrical contracting. MYR Group was founded in 1891 as the Chicago Electrical Works and has since grown through a series of acquisitions to become a leading provider of electrical construction services. The company is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois and has more than 7,000 employees across the United States and Canada.
Learn more about MYR
Size
7,600 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$58.7 million
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+16.9%
Revenue
$2.2 billion
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