Safety Manager

Lead Safety in High-Risk Environments - Join WESTERN PUMP Inc as a Safety Manager!

Job Title: Safety Manager
Company Name: WESTERN PUMP Inc
Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000 per year (based on experience and certifications)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Safety & Compliance
Primary Location:
Poway, CA (Headquarters)
Travel Requirement: Up to 50% regional travel (California & Arizona projects)
Type of Construction/Work we perform: Both Petroleum & Automotive (Specialty Contractor) - Commercial, Industrial, Government or Federal

Job Overview

WESTERN PUMP Inc is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead and elevate our Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs across construction, service, and fueling infrastructure operations.

This is not a "clipboard enforcer" role. We are looking for a field-credible safety leader who builds systems, develops culture, protects profitability, and understands that petroleum construction carries serious environmental, fire, excavation, and confined space risks.

The Safety Manager will oversee multi-site safety performance, regulatory compliance, incident prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering closely with Operations, Project Management, and Executive Leadership.

Who We Are

WESTERN PUMP Inc is an industry leader in petroleum, automotive, and transportation infrastructure. We operate in highly regulated environments delivering fueling system installations, mechanical infrastructure upgrades, and mission-critical service work for commercial, industrial, and government clients.

Safety is non-negotiable in our business. Our work involves excavation, confined spaces, flammable materials, pressurized systems, and regulatory oversight. We expect high standards - and we support the people who uphold them.

At WESTERN PUMP, safety is not paperwork. It is culture, leadership, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Program Management
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, ADOSH, EPA, DOT, and fire/building codes
  • Maintain and improve Injury & Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP)
  • Oversee compliance for excavation, confined space, hot work, fuel system installations, and environmental mitigation
  • Manage safety prequalification portals and client compliance documentation
  • Serve as company liaison during regulatory inspections
• Field Safety Leadership
  • Conduct regular jobsite safety audits across construction and service operations
  • Develop and review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Safe Work Procedures (SWPs)
  • Provide field coaching to Foremen, Project Managers, and Technicians
  • Identify trenching, confined space, and flammable vapor hazards immediately
  • Enforce PPE and safe operating procedures
• Training & Culture Development
  • Develop and deliver OSHA 10/30, excavation, fall protection, confined space, respiratory, LOTO, and spill response training
  • Train supervisors to take ownership of safety performance
  • Improve onboarding safety processes
  • Create systems that embed accountability at the Foreman and PM level
  • Promote engagement without alienating operations
• Incident & Risk Management
  • Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis
  • Develop corrective and preventative action plans
  • Coordinate with insurance carriers and claims administrators
  • Track and reduce TRIR, DART, and EMR
  • Protect the company from litigation exposure through strong documentation
• Strategic Safety Leadership
  • Build scalable safety systems and SOPs
  • Track KPIs and publish performance dashboards
  • Benchmark against industry standards
  • Evaluate new safety technologies and improvements
  • Integrate safety into overall business strategy

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Minimum 5 years of safety management experience (7-15 years in construction/industrial safety preferred)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • OSHA 30 Certification
  • HAZWOPER 40-hour Certification
  • Competent Person Certification (Excavation & Fall Protection)
  • Multi-site oversight experience
  • Valid driver's license with insurable driving record
• Strongly Preferred:
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)
  • Direct experience in…