Job Description

Company Description

Palouse Power delivers a wide range of utility infrastructure services across the Pacific Northwest region. We work with a variety of customers, supplying safe and reliable construction of any size commercial projects.

Role Description

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing safety programs across all construction projects. This role partners closely with field leadership to promote a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce incidents, and protect employees, subcontractors, and the public.

This is a hands-on, field-oriented role requiring regular jobsite presence, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence crews at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

Field Safety & Jobsite Oversight

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors; implement corrective actions
• Participate in pre-task planning (PTP/JHA/JSA) and job hazard analyses
• Support superintendents and foremen with safe work planning
• Stop work when unsafe conditions exist

Safety Programs & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain company safety programs and policies
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local safety regulations
• Manage incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis
• Track safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near-misses, observations)
• Maintain safety documentation and records

Training & Culture

• Conduct new-hire safety orientations
• Deliver ongoing safety training and toolbox talks
• Coach supervisors on leadership-driven safety practices
• Promote a culture of accountability, reporting, and continuous improvement

Incident Management

• Lead incident and near-miss investigations
• Prepare reports and recommend corrective actions
• Coordinate with management on disciplinary or corrective steps
• Support return-to-work and injury management efforts

Subcontractor & Client Coordination

• Review subcontractor safety plans and compliance
• Participate in client safety meetings and audits
• Represent the company during regulatory inspections
• Interface with insurance providers and safety consultants

Qualifications

Required

• 3–7+ years of safety experience in  electrical, civil, utility, heavy civil, or infrastructure construction
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety regulations
• Experience conducting jobsite audits and safety training
• Ability to communicate effectively with field crews and management
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between jobsites

Preferred

• OSHA 30 (OSHA 500/510 a plus)
• CHST, CSP, or ASP certification
• Experience with utility, electrical, or underground construction
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus
• Experience working with union and non-union crews

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