Safety Manager

About

The Role

The Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring employee adherence to company safety policies and procedures. This position supports projects throughout designated geographical locations.

Established in 2013, High Country Line Construction, Inc. (High Country) - a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc.

- has successfully completed transmission, distribution, foundation, substation, and clean energy projects across the United States. We deliver a complete range of services, including powerline construction, infrastructure, and emergency restoration. High Country possesses the expertise to provide high‑voltage electrical construction services to utility and private developers nationwide. We are committed to ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

We are passionate about equipping our employees with knowledge and tools to support their growth and share our knowledge and expertise with industry partners while building safe, superior electrical infrastructure. We are also a certified member of Gold Shovel Standard (GSS). We are a proud signatory member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).

• Manage ongoing 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.
• Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry‑specific professional and ethical conduct standards, if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of electric utility and construction safety programs.
• OSHA/DOT related experience.
• OSHA 10, 30, and 500 (Train the Trainer) Certified.
• Microsoft Applications, technical writing and typing skills.
• Knowledge of OSP (OSHA Strategic Partnership).
• Experience with Risk Management.
• Effective communicator.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Self‑starter and team player.
• Positive attitude.

• Safety or related technical undergraduate degree.
• Safety related credentials (e.g., OSHA 501, OTI certifications, etc.).
• Professional certifications highly preferred (e.g. CSP, CUSP, CHST).

• Eligibility: you will become initially eligible on the first day of the benefit month corresponding to the eligibility month in which you first accumulate at least 125 credited hours.
• Salary $98,000–$130,000 / year (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.
• Thrive Pass Health & Wellness…