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OSHA-Certified Health & Safety Manager | Ripple Fiber
We are looking for an OSHA-Certified Health & Safety Manager to join our growing team.
About Ripple Fiber
At Ripple Fiber, we deliver more than high-speed internet. We're creating a ripple effect by producing opportunities and brighter futures for the residents of the communities we serve. Join America's most innovative, industry-leading fiber internet company, and help shape the future.
We believe the biggest wave starts as a ripple.
About our culture
We are a dynamic, fast-growing, and innovative company driven by ambitious self-starters with entrepreneurial mindsets. Our fast-paced environment fosters creativity, collaboration, and initiative. We are people-centric, placing strong emphasis on employee experience, career growth, and professional development.
About the role
This individual is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all safety programs across fiber construction and field operations. This role ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, reduces workplace incidents, and promotes a strong safety culture among internal crews and subcontractors working in high-risk construction environments.
Responsibilities:
Safety Compliance & Oversight
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA standards
- Conduct regular job site inspections across aerial and underground fiber construction projects
- Identify hazards and enforce corrective actions, including stop-work authority when necessary
- Maintain all required safety documentation, logs, and compliance records
Incident Management & Investigation
- Lead investigations of workplace incidents, near-misses, and property damage
- Complete detailed incident reports, including root cause analysis and corrective action plans
- Coordinate with HR, operations, and insurance carriers regarding workplace injuries and workers' compensation claims
- Track incident trends and implement preventive strategies
Training & Employee Development
- Work closely with our Learning & Development Manager to develop and deliver safety training programs
- Train employees on OSHA requirements, including excavation safety, fall protection, traffic control, and equipment operation
- Ensure all employees maintain required safety certifications and training compliance
- Travel to all markets as needed
Site Safety & Field Operations Support
- Perform field audits of fiber construction sites, including aerial, underground, and splicing operations
- Verify proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
- Evaluate job hazard analyses (JHAs) and safe work practices prior to project execution
- Support utility locating compliance and safe digging practices (811 coordination)
Program Development
- Develop and update company-wide safety policies and procedures
- Implement safety programs for high-risk activities (trenching, aerial lifts, confined spaces)
- Maintain emergency response plans and risk mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with leadership to improve overall safety culture
Qualifications:
- OSHA Certification: Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM)
- OSHA 500 and OSHA 501 Outreach Trainer certifications preferred, with authorization to deliver both Construction and General Industry OSHA 10/30 training programs
- 3-7+ years of experience in construction, telecommunications, utilities, or similar high-risk environments
- Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety practices
- Experience conducting site inspections and incident investigations
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites regularly
- Experience in fiber optic, telecom, or utility construction environments
- First Aid/CPR certification preferred
- Experience managing workers' compensation coordination processes
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) with company match, and a supportive work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. If you're passionate about making a difference and being part of a community-focused company, Ripple Fiber is the place for you.
Ripple Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Ripple Fiber is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.