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.

We are committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of our employees and the communities where we operate. We are passionate about equipping our employees with knowledge and tools to support their growth and sharing our expertise with industry partners while building safe, superior electrical infrastructure.

We are also a certified member of Gold Shovel Standard (GSS), a non‑profit organization committed to improving safety at excavation sites. We are a proud signatory member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).

• Manage ongoing safety program and work with Operations to ensure proper safety staffing.
• Verify fieldwork compliance with federal, state and local regulations, company policy, and industry best practices.
• Audit safety engineers and provide meaningful feedback and guidance.
• 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 in 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.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform duties in a company‑designated office or field location as required.
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other‑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 communication 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).
• Professional certifications highly preferred (e.g., CSP, CUSP, CHST).

• Salary $98,000 – $130,000 per year, paid weekly.
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, Life Insurance, and low deductible premiums.
• Thrive Pass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program – $1,200 annually.
• Paid Time Off: 15 days plus 10 paid holidays; floating holiday possible.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6%, immediate vesting, and annual profit‑sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program for training and coursework.
• Company‑paid short and long‑term disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment.
• Company‑paid business travel accident insurance.
• Optional voluntary plans: supplemental vision, accident & critical illness, , group legal, group auto & home, additional voluntary life insurance.

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