Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions.
Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for Field Operations is responsible for leading day-to-day execution of EHS programs that support Forged Fiber 37โs field workforce. This first-level leadership role partners closely with field supervisors and operations leadership to ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements, drive hazard identification and risk reduction, and foster a strong safety culture where every employee is empowered to speak up and consistently choose safe behaviors across geographically dispersed teams. The position focuses on practical field support, coaching, incident prevention, and continuous improvement through consistent presence, training, and accountability.
Work Location -Hybrid Seattle, WA 50 % travel to operational locations. 85% field presence.
The Main Responsibilities
Leadership & Field Engagement
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏLead implementation of EHS plans, initiatives, and site/market actions aligned with company standards and regulatory requirements, reinforcing clear expectations and consistent field execution.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏServe as the primary EHS point of contact for field operations leaders; promote an environment where employees can raise concerns without fear of retaliation.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏCoach supervisors, technicians, and contractors on expectations and safe behaviors; reinforce accountability through observations, timely feedback, and recognition of safe performance and hazard reporting.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏDrive safety culture initiatives using leading indicators (near-miss reporting, audits, pre-task planning quality); facilitate talks and field huddles that encourage participation, learning, and continuous improvement.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏSupport compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT) through routine field verification and documentation.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏConduct and coordinate inspections, audits, and incident investigations; ensure timely corrective and preventive actions are implemented and verified.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏMonitor regulatory and client requirement changes and communicate impacts to operations; help update procedures and training as needed.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏPartner with field leaders to identify hazards and implement practical controls for technicians and contractors through regular jobsite visits and observations.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏSupport safe execution of work involving telecommunications infrastructure, including climbing, confined spaces, electrical hazards, and fleet operations, by verifying controls and addressing gaps promptly.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏReview and coach Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), pre-task planning, and safe work practices; ensure crews understand and apply requirements.
Incident Prevention & Investigation
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏLead or support root cause analyses for incidents, near misses, and environmental events using a learning-focused approach; partner with operations to implement corrective actions and share lessons learned back to crews.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏTrack and analyze leading and lagging indicators (observations, near-miss reporting, audit results, TRIR); communicate trends, recognize positive behaviors, and drive local action plans to reduce risk.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏPromote a reporting culture by encouraging timely reporting of hazards and near misses, closing the loop on submitted concerns, and ensuring employees see actions taken and improvements made.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏSupport initiatives that reduce Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and other key indicators through targeted coaching, audits, and follow-through.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏDeliver and coordinate EHS training for field employees and supervisors, including onboarding and refresher training; reinforce expectations through toolbox talks, behavior-based observations, and field coaching.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏVerify workforce competency in safety procedures, emergency response, and regulatory requirements through practical field verification; identify gaps and coordinate coaching plans while maintaining training records and qualifications.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏDevelop supervisors as safety leaders by equipping them to run effective pre-task plans, deliver consistent coaching, and model expected behaviors that strengthen a proactive safety culture.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏDevelop field safety champions and, where applicable, supervise/coach EHS coordinators or specialists to ensure consistent support.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏAdminister EHS programs such as working aloft safety, ladder safety, electrical safety, fleet safety, ergonomics, hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness; ensure crews understand requirements.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏImplement and monitor contractor safety requirements; review documentation and field performance to ensure alignment with company standards.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏUse EHS systems and reporting tools to track training, inspections, corrective actions, and performance; provide timely updates to operations leadership.
Stakeholder Collaboration
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏCoordinate with HR, Legal, Operations, clients, and external agencies as needed to resolve safety issues and support investigations or claims.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏPrepare and present routine EHS performance updates, observations, and corrective action status to operations leaders; escalate significant risks as appropriate.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Forged Fiberโs culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. Weโre looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.
โขโฏ3+ years experience of combined EHS and field operations, including leading site/market initiatives and influencing front-line leaders.
โฏโข1+Experience supporting field operations, utilities, telecommunications, construction, or similar industries.
โฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏStrong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulations.
PreferredโฏโฏโฏโฏSkills and Competencies:
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏCSP (Certified Safety Professional), ASP (Associate Safety Professional), CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician), or equivalent.
โฏโฏโฏโฏSkills & Competencies:
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏAbility to lead through influence and coach front-line leaders across dispersed field teams.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏEffective communication and training skills.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏProficiency in EHS management systems and data analytics tools.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏ50 % travel to operational locations. 85% field presence.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏExposure to outdoor environments and field conditions.
โฏโฏโฏโฏโขโฏโฏโฏโฏAbility to support emergency response activities as needed.
This role plays a critical part in protecting employees, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling safe, reliable network operations. The EHS Manager directly influences day-to-day field behaviors and outcomes by providing visible leadership, practical support, and consistent follow-through with supervisors, technicians, and contractors.
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
โฏLocation Based Pay Ranges:
Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.
Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates inโฏEโVerifyโฏand will provide the federal government with your Form Iโ9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.โฏEmployers can only useโฏEโVerifyโฏonce you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form Iโ9.
This role is preโdesignated as safetyโsensitive under applicable state laws due to routine work at heights, near utilities, and around live traffic, where impairment poses a significant safety risk.
Equal Employment Opportunities
It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, martial status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.
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