Safety Manager
Posted
Description
Fiber Network Services is a communications contractor offering a full range of fiber optic and cable network services. Servicing Cox Communications, Comcast Cable, Segra and Suddenlink in the States of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in Washington D.C., we are a trusted resource for cabling and maintaining high-speed internet connectivity via fiber optic and coaxial systems.
FNS is looking to hire an experienced Companywide Safety Manager. The Safety Manager is responsible for building, monitoring, and enforcing comprehensive safety programs specifically tailored to utility and fiber optic network infrastructure projects. This role oversees safety programs and enforcement in field operations including Aerial (strand, lash, bucket trucks) and Underground (horizontal directional drilling, trenching, plowing, missile boring) installations. The ideal candidate will promote a strict culture of zero-harm compliance, managing dynamic risks in public rights-of-way, heavy machinery operations, and confined spaces while maintaining compliance with OSHA, DOT, and local municipality guidelines.
Job Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Field Inspections & Compliance: Conduct regular, unannounced field safety audits of active underground and aerial fiber construction crews. Ensure proper use of PPE, fall protection, trench shoring, and heavy equipment mechanics.
- Trenching & Excavation Oversight: Enforce absolute compliance with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P regarding excavations, ensuring daily soil classifications, utility locates (811 ticket tracking), and proper protective systems are utilized.
- Aerial Safety Management: Oversee safety protocols for aerial linemen, including bucket truck operations, appropriate fall-arrest system usage, electrical hazard clearance tracking (MAD), and structural pole-climbing safety.
- Traffic Control & MOT: Review and monitor Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) / Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) setups on municipal roads and highways to ensure field layouts protect workers and public commuters according to MUTCD standards.
- Incident Investigation: Lead root-cause analysis investigations for any near-misses, injuries, equipment damage, or utility strikes (e.g., gas, power, water line hits). Complete comprehensive documentation and file timely OSHA/worker's compensation reports.
- Training & Certifications: Develop and facilitate field safety onboarding, tool-box talks, and formal training sessions covering OSHA 10/30-Hour Construction, Confined Space Entry, Competent Person Excavation, and First Aid/CPR.
- Regulatory Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for external regulatory bodies, including federal or state OSHA compliance officers, Department of Transportation (DOT) inspectors, and municipal project managers.
Job Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of dedicated construction safety management experience, with a heavy emphasis on telecom, fiber utility deployment, or heavy civil construction projects.
- Technical Knowledge: Advanced proficiency in OSHA 1926 (Construction) standards, MUTCD traffic regulations, 811 utility locate laws, and DOT compliance requirements.
- Certifications (Required): OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certificate and certified as an OSHA authorized trainer or competent person in Excavation/Trenching and Confined Spaces. Current First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer status.
- Certifications (Preferred): Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) designations.
- Physical Capabilities: Ability to traverse rough construction terrains, climb ladders, and work outdoors across variable weather conditions. Valid driver's license with a clean driving record is mandatory for regional site travel.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
This position splits time between an administrative office environment and active outdoor field construction sites. Field exposure involves proximity to heavy machinery (directional drills, excavators), active vehicular traffic lanes, heights, and open excavations. Regular regional travel up to 50-75% may be expected based on project geographical distribution.
Benefits:
- 401k
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Holidays
- Sick leave
- Vacation
- Casual work environment
If you meet the qualifications above and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.