Safety Operations Leader

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Date: Sep 24, 2026

Location: LA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :Bird Electric Enterprises

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

Join the Bird Electric (a Black & Veatch company) team and build with pride
. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you
own
your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with
care
, and
safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision
, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to
shape what comes next.

The Safety Operations Leader is accountable for implementing and maintaining the company's division and project Safety and Health Procedures. Acts as an interface between project sites, corporate offices and clients.

• Manages several project safety and health performance .
• Implements, administers and maintains Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Program for the company and projects .
• Develops and conducts employee safety and health training programs .
• Conducts site safety and health inspections and safety and health program audits .
• Conducts incident and injury/illness investigations .Writes detailed investigation and safety and health progress reports .
• Interfaces with clients and government officials .
• Administers company worker's compensation programs and procedures .
• Develops and implements safety and health programs that assist projects and division to meet company and division safety and health goals and expectations .
• Develops project specific safety and health and loss control programs and processes . May act as Safetyand Health Consultant for internal and external clients .
• May act as temporary project fill-in for lower level safety and health professionals .
• Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports .
• Acts as mentor to other safety and health professionals .
• Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value .
• Champions continuous improvement efforts .
• Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements .
• Proactively supports, encourages and facilie staff to engage in continuous improvement activities .

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

• Bachelor's Degree, advanced safety and health certification.
• 5+ years in a construction environment.
• 7+ years safety and health experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

• Knowledge of safety and health standards and…