Safety Manager

Field Construction Safety Manager Location: Cleveland, OH Duration: 3+ Months (Immediate Need) Type: 1099 ContractorCompensation & Schedule Pay Rate: $56/hr (Local - No Per Diem) | $49/hr (Non-Local) Per Diem: $135/Day (7 Days Per Week for Candidates Residing 50+ Miles from the Project) Completion Bonus: $150/month Pay Frequency: Weekly Schedule: 50+ Hours Per Week | Monday-Friday (5x10s) Some Saturday Work May Be RequiredWhy This Opportunity?Join an electrical contractor supporting a major upgrade project within an active steel manufacturing facility in Cleveland, OH.This role provides field-focused safety oversight for electrical construction activities performed in a complex heavy industrial environment. The Safety Manager will work closely with electrical crews and project leadership to manage hazardous-energy exposures, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical hazards, simultaneous operations, and the unique risks associated with construction inside an operating steel plant.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical construction safety professional who is comfortable maintaining a strong field presence in a high-hazard industrial environment.Required Qualifications OSHA 510 Certification or Higher 5+ years of construction safety experience Electrical construction safety experience required Hands-on experience supporting Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs and energy isolation activities Working knowledge of the Energy Wheel and hazardous-energy identification

Preferred Qualifications CHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP credential Steel mill or heavy industrial facility experience NFPA 70E electrical safety experience Industrial electrical construction experience Experience supporting construction activities within active manufacturing or production facilities

What You'll Be DoingOversee daily field safety activities for electrical contractors performing steel plant upgrades

Maintain a highly visible field presence alongside electrical crews and project supervision

Conduct routine site inspections, safety audits, field observations, and risk assessments

Monitor electrical construction activities and identify potential hazardous-energy exposures

Support and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and energy isolation requirements

Apply Energy Wheel principles to proactively identify hazardous-energy sources and exposures

Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA regulations and site-specific safety requirements

Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), pre-task plans, permits, and energy control procedures

Support safe work planning for electrical installations and high-risk construction activities

Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation

Maintain safety documentation, reports, inspections, and compliance records

Partner with field supervision and project leadership to proactively identify and mitigate hazards

Promote a strong safety culture throughout the project

Technical KnowledgeCandidates should have working knowledge of:OSHA Construction StandardsElectrical Construction SafetyLockout/Tagout (LOTO) & Energy IsolationHazardous Energy ControlEnergy Wheel Hazard RecognitionNFPA 70E Electrical Safety FundamentalsArc Flash & Electrical Shock Hazard AwarenessIndustrial Electrical SystemsSteel Mill & Heavy Industrial Construction HazardsLive Manufacturing & Operational Facility SafetySimultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) & Pre-Task PlanningIncident Investigation & Root Cause AnalysisContractor Safety ManagementConstruction Risk Assessment & MitigationRequired Site PPE FR Outerwear Required Metatarsal Safety Boots RequiredCandidates must be prepared to meet all additional site-specific PPE requirements.What Success Looks LikeThe ideal candidate is a highly visible, field-focused safety professional with strong electrical construction knowledge who can confidently work alongside electrical crews in an active steel plant environment.Success in this role requires the ability to recognize hazardous-energy exposures before work begins, effectively support LOTO and energy isolation activities, apply Energy Wheel principles in the field, and build strong relationships with craft personnel and project leadership while maintaining high safety standards.Apply TodayQualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.If you have experience directly related to the project's scope of work, please ensure it is clearly reflected on your resume, including the specific activities or environments you supported (e.g., electrical construction, steel mills, heavy industrial facilities, Lockout/Tagout, hazardous-energy control, NFPA 70E, plant upgrades, or active manufacturing facilities).Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.