Location: Lexington, KY
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full-Time W2 | Direct Hire
Salary: $100,000 - $112,000 Annually
Benefits: Comprehensive Full-Time Benefits Package
Schedule: Approximately 40 Hours Per Week
Regional/Multi-Site Safety Leadership
Join an established electrical contractor in a key regional safety leadership role responsible for supporting multiple operations, leading and developing Safety Managers, and driving consistent safety performance across electrical construction projects.
This position goes beyond traditional site-level safety management. The Regional Safety Manager will partner with operational and corporate leadership to strengthen electrical safety programs, develop safety professionals, ensure regulatory compliance, analyze performance trends, and drive consistent safety expectations across multiple projects and teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced safety leader looking to make a broader organizational impact while helping strengthen the safety culture of a growing electrical construction operation.
7-10 years of progressive safety leadership experience
Prior experience managing, leading, or developing Safety Managers or other safety professionals
Experience providing safety leadership across multiple projects, locations, or operational teams
Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and occupational safety regulations
Electrical construction or electrical contractor safety experience
Experience supporting commercial, industrial, or large-scale electrical construction operations
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational SafetyHealth, Environmental HealthSafety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
CSP, ASP, CHST, or equivalent professional safety credential
OSHA 500 or OSHA 510
NFPA 70E knowledge and electrical safety program experience
Experience leading multi-site or regional safety programs
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Provide regional safety leadership across multiple electrical construction projects and operational teams
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Lead, coach, mentor, and support Safety Managers to strengthen individual and team performance
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Partner with operations, project leadership, and corporate leadership to develop and execute safety strategies
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Drive consistent implementation of electrical construction safety programs across projects
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Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, company standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
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Conduct and oversee jobsite audits, inspections, field observations, and risk assessments
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Support electrical hazard identification and safe work planning
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Provide leadership around Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hazardous-energy control, and electrical safe work practices
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Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation
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Analyze leading and lagging safety indicators to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
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Develop and deliver safety training for field personnel, supervision, and leadership
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Promote proactive hazard recognition and pre-task planning
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Advise project teams on engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE, and hazard mitigation strategies
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Monitor workers' compensation trends and key safety performance indicators
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Maintain and oversee regulatory documentation and safety reporting requirements
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Collaborate with project management, field leadership, insurance representatives, consultants, and regulatory agencies
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Strengthen accountability and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organization
Candidates should have strong working knowledge of:
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OSHA Construction Standards
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Electrical Construction Safety
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NFPA 70E Electrical Safety
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Electrical Hazard Recognition
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Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)Hazardous-Energy Control
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Arc FlashElectrical Shock Hazard Awareness
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Energized Work PlanningElectrical Safe Work Practices
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Temporary PowerElectrical Distribution
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Fall ProtectionElevated Work
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Aerial LiftsMEWPs
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TrenchingExcavation Safety
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Crane, RiggingMaterial Handling Operations
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Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)Pre-Task Planning
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RegionalMulti-Site Safety Management
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Safety LeadershipTeam Development
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Incident InvestigationRoot Cause Analysis
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Safety MetricsTrend Analysis
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Regulatory ComplianceDocumentation
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Contractor Safety Management
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Continuous ImprovementSafety Culture Development
The ideal candidate is a strong safety leader who understands both the technical risks of electrical construction and the leadership required to drive consistent safety performance across multiple projects.
Success in this role requires the ability to lead and develop Safety Managers, build credibility with electricians and field supervision, partner effectively with operational leadership, and proactively address electrical and construction hazards before incidents occur.
The successful candidate will help create consistency across projects, strengthen electrical safety programs, develop the safety team, and drive measurable improvements in safety performance and culture.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.
If you have experience directly related to this position, please ensure your resume clearly reflects your electrical construction safety and leadership experience, including safety team management, multi-project or regional oversight, NFPA 70E, LOTO/hazardous-energy control, OSHA compliance, incident investigations, safety program development, and measurable improvements in safety performance.
Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.
