Safety Manager - Substation & Transmission

Michael Page International

Minneapolis, Minnesota
2 days ago

$114,391–$176,786 Per Year
Temporary

Highlights

The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, field supervision, contractors, and clients to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S. Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Minneapolis, Minnesota
Job Type	Temporary
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$114,391–$176,786 Per Year
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Website	https://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Safety Manager

The Safety Manager will provide leadership and oversight for health, safety, and environmental programs supporting transmission, substation, and power delivery construction projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, field supervision, contractors, and clients to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead project safety initiatives for transmission, substation, and related utility construction projects.
Conduct site visits, audits, inspections, and safety assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks.
Partner with project management and field leadership to implement proactive safety strategies.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, client requirements, and company safety standards.
Facilitate incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking.
Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, orientations, and coaching for project personnel.
Monitor contractor safety performance and support continuous improvement efforts.
Review and evaluate Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), work plans, and project-specific safety documentation.
Track project safety metrics and prepare reports for leadership and project stakeholders.
Support emergency response planning and assist with maintaining environmental, health, and safety compliance programs.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Qualifications

5+ years of safety experience supporting construction, utility, industrial, EPC, or power delivery projects.
Experience working on transmission line, substation, utility, renewable energy, or heavy industrial construction projects preferred.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety practices, and risk mitigation processes.
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Sciences, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
CSP, CHST, ASP, OHST, or similar professional certifications are highly desirable.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

What's on Offer

Competitive hourly pay ranging from $55 to $85 USD, commensurate with experience.
Per diem and/or expensing for travel/non local candidates
Work on the largest Transmission, Grid Mod project in the US
Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Engineer to make a meaningful impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply
Long-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6-12 months; based on performance and project needs.
Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.
Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.
Join a firm consistently recognized as a "Top Place to Work" for five consecutive years, known for its collaborative engineering culture and commitment to employee development.

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.