Field Safety Manager - EHS; Environmental, Health & Safety - Engineering Services - Field

Field Safety Manager – EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) – Engineering Services – Field-Based – Bartlett, TN (Memphis)

Location:

Memphis, TN | Job Code: 796 | Openings: 1

Experitec is looking for an experienced field safety professional to own safety operations across job sites and lead field-based safety initiatives. The manager will partner with a Safety Coordinator to handle administrative compliance while focusing on presence, engagement, and outcomes in the field.

• Lead field walkdowns, toolbox talks, job hazard analyses (JHA), and audits to identify and mitigate risks.
• Own incident response, investigations, and root cause analysis, driving corrective actions to closure.
• Enforce safety policies, PPE requirements, and Stop Work Authority with the authority to halt unsafe work.
• Build and maintain core safety infrastructure, including the risk management system and equipment programs (preventative maintenance, 4‑gas monitors, repair and bump‑tests).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer safety requirements and represent Experitec in safety meetings with clients and partners.
• Define crew training needs, including HAZWOPER, Hazmat, and other field‑specific requirements, and deliver field‑based training.
• Review escalated fleet safety events, conduct coaching conversations with drivers, and set fleet safety escalation thresholds with EHS leadership.
• Analyze site trends to proactively reduce incidents and improve safety performance.

• Regular, visible presence at job sites reinforcing safe work practices.
• Sound judgment balancing safety, schedule, and customer relationships in real‑time field conditions.
• Hands‑on leadership of audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• A proactive, prevention‑focused approach that reduces incidents.
• Strong working relationships with customers, field crews, and the Safety Coordinator.
• Development and ownership of the annual field safety budget with reporting to leadership.
• Collaboration with Talent Management and Engineering Services to develop, implement, and sustain safety programs.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., associate degree with ≥2 years relevant experience, high school diploma with ≥4 years relevant experience).
• Five or more years of experience leading safety programs.
• Three or more years of experience conducting audits, inspections, and JHAs.
• Three or more years of experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Three or more years of experience monitoring safety performance metrics and proactively mitigating risks.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operating procedures.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and field safety practices with sound judgment for dynamic work environments.
• Discretion and professionalism handling sensitive employee, medical, and compliance information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and quickly learning new software platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with field crews, customers, and leadership.
• Ability to work from one of Experitec's office locations (St. Louis, MO; Kansas City, KS; or Memphis, TN) with regular travel to customer field locations.
• Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds.
• Availability Monday through Friday, 8 am‑5 pm, with occasional after‑hours for incident response.
• Valid driver’s license and passing driving record background check.
• Ability to use personal vehicle for most work travel and rent a car when requested.
• Independent domestic travel up to 25 % of the time (including overnights).

• Five or more years leading safety programs, including program development, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Business Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST), and/or similar credentials.
• OSHA 30‑hour certification.
• HAZWOPER, Hazmat…