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Director of Safety
Electrical Construction CompanyPhoenix, AZ Area
Are you a passionate safety leader ready to build and lead a world-class safety program for a growing electrical construction company?
We are a well-respected electrical contractor specializing in commercial and mission-critical projects. We are seeking an experienced Director of Safety to lead from the front, develop a proactive safety culture, and drive continuous improvement across our operations.
This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role where you will play a critical part in protecting our team, reducing risk, and supporting safe, successful project delivery.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and own a comprehensive Safety Management System tailored to electrical construction
- Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Pre-Task Plans, and site-specific risk assessments
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
- Ensure full compliance with OSHA 1926, NFPA 70E, NEC, and all applicable regulations
- Design and deliver high-quality safety training programs for field personnel and leadership
- Oversee the Learning Management System (LMS) and track certifications
- Lead a team of safety professionals while mentoring internal talent
- Perform regular job site audits, safety walks, and inspections
- Collaborate with project teams during pre-construction to integrate safety into planning
- Analyze safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near-misses) and present insights to leadership
- Champion a proactive, behavior-based safety culture across the organization
Location: Phoenix, AZ Area (with regular travel to job sites)
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package with performance incentives
- Strong benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Tools, technology, and resources needed to succeed
- Long-term career opportunity with growth potential in a stable, growing company
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of safety experience in electrical or construction industries, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, and construction safety best practices
- Hands-on experience with energized work, trenching, confined spaces, and elevated work
- Proven ability to develop and deliver effective safety training programs
- OSHA 500 and OSHA 510 certifications required
- OSHA 30 (Construction) and First Aid/CPR Instructor certification required
- CSP, CHST, CUSP, or equivalent preferred
- Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Willingness to travel to job sites as needed
This is a strategic leadership position for a safety professional who wants to make a significant impact and build a lasting career with a company that genuinely prioritizes safety.
If you're a driven safety leader who excels at developing people and programs, we encourage you to apply.
Please upload your resume along with your OSHA 500 and OSHA 510 certificates.
Apply today!