Electrical Safety Manager/Officer in Brunswick

Owen Electric Company - Safety Manager

Provide safety support to identify gaps in the Electrical Safety Program, implement safety controls, conduct lock‑out/tag‑out verifications, and consult on electrical safety issues using standards such as OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 385.

Responsibilities

• Support company Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) program.
• Maintain Subject Matter Expert (SME) level knowledge of NFPA 70E and act as company SME for electrical safety compliance.
• Attend weekly job site coordination meetings and discuss safety issues.
• Assist with pre‑job assessments for major electrical projects.
• Answer electrical safety questions and deliver program presentations.
• Maintain the company's electrical safety procedures to keep regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate and conduct safety trainings, including new hire safety orientations.
• Conduct electrical training to maintain knowledge levels for electrical workers.
• Conduct audits and reviews of electrical equipment, installations, and facilities to verify compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and NEC.
• Develop and maintain electrical safety training for basic and advanced qualified electrical workers.
• Conduct job site safety audits on required daily/weekly safety tasks.
• Build and maintain safety training spreadsheets.
• Perform job site safety inspections and create safety reports.
• Conduct safety audits on personnel, tools, equipment, material, etc.
• Conduct lockout/tag‑out reviews as requested.
• Conduct safe work practice reviews.
• Act as safety liaison and promote company safety efforts and incentive programs.
• Lead or assist with conducting general safety audits and investigations of near misses, incidents, and accidents.
• Enforce safe work practices that exceed OSHA minimum standards and enforce company rules, site‑specific requirements, and disciplinary policy.
• Provide professional development for the safety team as needed.
• Perform other assigned safety functions as required.
• Work as part of a project team to provide deliverables and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• SME-level knowledge in electrical safety and NFPA 70E.
• Thorough understanding of Arc Flash Analysis protocols and concepts.
• Experience in electrical safety and knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and related safety standards.
• High voltage and low voltage electrical safety experience.
• Journeyman Electrician with a minimum of 10 years electrical experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management (preferred); High school diploma required.
• OSHA‑30 certification, CPR, First Aid, Arc Flash (NFPA 70E) certification, Fall Protection, and trench & excavation certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to work accurately under pressure and strict deadlines.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret OSHA standards and write reports.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of workers, supervisors, managers, and customers.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including influence, negotiation, and inclusive style.
• Excellent time and cost management skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to work well within a team of other professionals.
• Ability to understand one‑line drawings and operate electrical equipment and testing devices.
• Ability to work in a high‑performance, cross‑functional organization with tight timelines.
• Travel up to 50% required.
• Safety‑conscious, detail‑oriented, highly organized, and able to multitask.
• Ability to train, influence, and motivate team members.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Equipment operator experience or basic equipment maintenance knowledge.

Work Availability

• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
• Be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Attend site‑specific power utility shutdowns.
• Minimum physical requirements: standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing; climb stairs or ladders; use hands/fingers; reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; lift up to 75 pounds; work indoor/outdoor; withstand moderate noise; meet vision requirements.