Field Safety Manager

Overview

The Field Safety Manager is responsible for leading and managing all safety programs across JDC Power Systems’ regional field service operations. This role provides company wide oversight for safety compliance, safety training, certification management, incident prevention, and continuous improvement of safety processes. The Field Safety Manager partners closely with Regional Managers, Field Service Technicians, Engineering, HR, and our third-party safety vendor to ensure safe work practices in all field environments involving critical power systems, electrical equipment, and construction-related tasks.

One of JDC’s Offices (San Antonio, TX / Hackettstown, NJ / Atlanta, GA)

• Safety Program Leadership and Compliance:
  Oversee all JDC safety programs, policies, and regulatory compliance requirements across all regions.
• Safety Program Leadership and Compliance:
  Ensure personnel adhere to OSHA, NFPA
  70E, LOTO, PPE, and company-specific safety standards.
• Safety Program Leadership and Compliance:
  Conduct regular site safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and implement corrective action plans.
• Safety Program Leadership and Compliance:
  Manage root-cause analyses and incident investigations.
• Safety Program Leadership and Compliance:
  Maintain documentation related to safety reports, audits, certifications, and compliance activities.
• Safety Program Leadership and Compliance:
  Monitoring changes in OSHA, NFPA, and other safety regulations and updating company policies accordingly.
• Safety Program Leadership and Compliance:
  Training, Certification Tracking & Development — Track all Field Service Technician safety certifications and expiration dates.
• Safety Program Leadership and Compliance:
  Maintain a master safety training and certification matrix.
• Safety Program Leadership and Compliance:
  Coordinate virtual and in-person safety trainings.
• Safety Program Leadership and Compliance:
  Partner with the third-party safety company to align training materials.
• Safety Program Leadership and Compliance:
  Support safety onboarding for new technicians.
• Operational Safety Oversight:
  Perform risk assessments for new projects while explicitly stating involvement in pre-job hazard analysis for new installations or commissioning activities.
• Operational Safety Oversight:
  Conduct onsite safety assessments at customer facilities and job sites.
• Operational Safety Oversight:
  Review operational practices such as commissioning safety and energization monitoring.
• Operational Safety Oversight:
  Ensure consistent implementation of LOTO procedures.
• Operational Safety Oversight:
  Review, recommend, and enhance current safety practices and tools.
• Safety Committee &
  
  Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Lead the internal JDC Safety Committee.
• Safety Committee &
  
  Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Serve as primary liaison between JDC operations and the safety vendor.
• Safety Committee &
  
  Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with Regional Managers to address field safety concerns.
• Safety Committee &
  
  Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Provide coaching and guidance to safety points of contact.
• Reporting & Performance Metrics:
  Maintain and report monthly safety performance data.
• Reporting & Performance Metrics:
  Track KPIs related to training, audits, incidents, and observations.
• Reporting & Performance Metrics:
  Recommend program enhancements based on trends and field feedback.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Occupational Safety &Health, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in safety management within electrical, construction, or critical power environments.
• Experience conducting safety audits, LOTO procedures, and electrical hazard assessments.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA
  70E, electrical safety practices, and risk management.
• Skilled in incident investigation and hazard identification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead meetings, facilitate training, and coach teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Certifications OSHA 30 or greater (OSHA 500/510 preferred) NFPA
  70E CPR/First Aid/AED LOTO…