Eastern US Regional Safety Manager

About E2 Optics

E2 Optics is an award‑winning, woman‑owned technology integrator leading the charge in the data‑center revolution. One of the fastest‑growing and most stable companies at the core of the tech industry, we power the infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and tomorrow’s innovations.

At E2 Optics you will work with cutting‑edge systems in some of the most advanced environments in the world. We invest in your growth through hands‑on experience, industry certifications, and leadership opportunities that put you in charge of teams and outcomes. Collaboration is in our DNA – we believe in lifting each other up, mentoring with purpose, and celebrating every win.

• Follow safe work practices and company/client work‑site policies, and promote E2 Optics’ core values.
• Develop and manage corporate safety initiatives to build a world‑class program for all Eastern US sites.
• Work with personnel at all levels to achieve consistent safe practices throughout the Eastern region.
• Provide support to regional field leadership to build awareness of evolving environmental, health and safety issues and adopt best practices.
• Maintain accident‑prevention and loss‑mitigation programs and incorporate them into operational policies.
• Determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated, verifying implementation.
• Communicate expectations, goals, standards, and metrics to measure progress.
• Attend and support required safety‑management meetings with internal and external parties.
• Follow up on action items based on KPIs and verify completion.
• Manage safety training needs in accordance with E2 Optics and customer guidelines.
• Provide technical and regulatory compliance expertise throughout the Eastern US region.
• Manage compliance inspections, audits, and associated tracking.
• Maintain safety files and record structure for field audits to verify results, compliance and business reporting.
• Lead investigation of accidents and injuries at regional sites and prepare evidence for hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Compile and submit required accident reports for Eastern region partners.
• Co‑administer the workers’ compensation program with the Director of Safety US Operations and HR, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.
• Support HR with drug, alcohol and medical screening of all employees.
• Travel as required by E2 Optics.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Environmental Science, Safety Management, Occupational Safety & Health Management, Business Management, Psychology or similar.
• Five or more years of safety‑management experience in progressively responsible leadership roles (may substitute for a bachelor’s degree).
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) required; ASP/CSP/SMS Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of curriculum and training design, instruction, and measurement of training effects.
• Five to ten years of progressively responsible leadership in occupational health and/or safety, preferably in construction or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local environmental, health and safety laws.
• Experience with inspections, incident investigations, process and contractor safety, hazard reviews and job safety analysis.
• Experience with safety‑management programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.) and MS Project.
• Solid working knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies for local, state or national security operations.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, safety modeling (SOP), leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of laws, codes, government regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair of buildings or other structures in regional data centers.
• Strong communication, active listening, critical thinking, judgment and decision making, systems analysis, complex problem solving, and time management skills.

• Competitive…