Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging is foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

Consistently recognized as one of Washington’s Best Workplaces!

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, supports the ongoing implementation and sustainment of health and safety programs focused on protecting workers by minimizing health and safety hazards at all company workplaces and project jobsites.

• Works closely with the Safety Director/Sr Safety Manager to continually increase safety awareness and eliminate unsafe behaviors
• Assists with providing safety trainings
• Travels to various jobsites and conducts jobsite safety audits and safety training
• Ensures safety policies and procedures are OSHA/DOSH compliant
• Maintains, tracks and monitors all incident and investigation reports
• Assists with conducting incident investigations and equipment inspections
• Identifies and recommends enhancements to PRIME’s safety program
• Conducts safety orientations for new employees and safety meetings for jobsites
• Assists Foremen in safety processes related to the jobsite pre-task/JHA planning steps
• Collaborates with Field personnel on ergonomics, material handling processes and other tasks that can be modified to simpler, quicker and safer processes
• Provides support to the warehouse with safety equipment inspections and recertifications/calibrations of equipment
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices.
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provide assistance to the project management team as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 
• Travel requirement: 20% 

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to support and manage safety on multiple project sites
• OSHA 500 Certification
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certification
• Adaptability to fast-paced environments with changing conditions
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and observation abilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products

Special Requirements/Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed in an outdoor field setting with occasional exposure to health or safety hazards such as, but not limited to, electrical hazards, water hazards, hazardous terrain, inclement weather conditions, traffic and loud noises.  Occasional operation of electrical field equipment.  Work may be performed in cramped or awkward positions.  Occasional climbing and/or lifting (30+ lbs.)  Travel required to work sites.  Frequent use of personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, safety vests, hard hats and steel-toed boots).

Communication Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as submittals, operations manuals and project schedules.  Ability to write routine correspondence such as letters and memos.  Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to internal and/or external clients of the firm.

Reasoning Ability and/or Critical Thinking:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction.  Constructive thinking and alternative short- to long-term solutions must be considered.  Action plans must be developed and implemented.

Our Benefits

-100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee

-401k Program w/ Direct Benefit

-100% Employer-paid Life Insurance

-Long Term Disability

-Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program

-Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit

-Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

*Prime Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. Prime hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.