Utility Safety Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

For more than 20 years, AUI Power has been a trusted leader in the utility industry, built on a foundation of safety, accountability, and teamwork. We foster a high-performance, team-first culture where employees are empowered to take ownership, collaborate, and innovate.

Guided by our core values-Team First, Customer Focus, and Own It-you'll have a leadership team that brings firsthand field experience and a strong commitment to operational excellence and safety while simultaneously investing in our people by supporting both personal and professional growth.

Our employees are dependable, driven, and inspired, and together we build powerful partnerships that set a higher standard for our industry.

Position Summary:

The Safety Manager serves as AUI Power's primary safety liaison, serving as a key liaison to our customers, trusted partners and our operating teams. This role drives a deliberate and consistent approach to safety communication, standards, field engagement, incident follow-through and risk reduction. The Safety Manager owns the coordination and closure of safety matters while partnering with department leaders who remain accountable for daily crew execution and performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary point of contact for all safety matters, representing AUI Power with professionalism,

consistency, and sound judgment.
Maintain and evaluate AUI Power's Safety Program through annual reviews to ensure compliance with company,

customer, and regulatory requirements.
Serve as the subject matter expert on company and customer safety standards, regulatory compliance, and incident

prevention strategies.
Maintain a field presence by engaging with operations, conducting site visits, identifying trends, and escalating

unresolved safety concerns.
Lead and coordinate incident investigations with cross-functional departments, ensuring timely analysis, corrective

actions, follow-up, and communication of findings.
Facilitate safety orientation and onboarding for new employees and subcontractors.
Support managers in conducting effective root cause analyses and provide training as applicable.
Monitor, analyze, and report safety metrics, recurring trends, and outstanding actions to support proactive decision-

making.
Provide leadership and guidance to the Safety Coordinator, ensuring completion of documentation, reporting,

compliance activities, and follow-up actions.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum 4 years of safety/field experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and

experience.
Strong working knowledge of workplace safety, OSHA, and the application of customer safety standards in field

operations. Working knowledge of 29 CFR OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations.
Demonstrated experience coordinating safety investigations, customer communication and corrective-action follow-

up.
Ability to read and interpret safety standards, technical procedures, and governmental regulations, and write clear

reports and business correspondence.
Ability to work in both office and field environments, including inclement weather conditions, uneven terrain, around

moving equipment and areas with electrical hazards.
Ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities with little to no supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable with public speaking.
Working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet and internet-based business systems.
Must successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screen.

Skills and Preferences:

Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) certification preferred.
Experience supporting electric utility construction, power-delivery operations, or another high-risk field environment

strongly preferred.

What Success Looks Like:

Success in this role is demonstrated by earning customer confidence through responsive, professional, and consistent management of safety matters. The Safety Manager supports AUI Power's strategic safety initiative, ensures customer concerns are addressed promptly, and maintains a strong field presence across operating departments. Incident investigations and corrective actions are driven to timely completion, reducing recurring safety issues and customer complaints. By identifying and communicating safety trends early, this role equips leadership to make informed, proactive decisions.

What you'll get at AUI Power:

Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescriptions, employee assistance program, and more!
Free dental and additional Health Incentive discounts available
Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with 4% company match that is 100% vested upon deposit
Overtime Pay
Family Focus & Balance: Paid vacation, paid sick time, paid bereavement leave (as applicable), and more!
Employer Sponsored Education & Training: We can help you obtain a CDL!
Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education to help advance your career
FR Clothing provided to you at no cost
Real-world experience through our Hands-On Training Facility
Wellness: On-site fitness center
Other Incentives: Employee Referral Bonus, hotel & per diem pay (when applicable) and tool assistance

AUI Power (Inc.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer