Health & Safety Manager
$99,820–$136,896 year
On-siteCedar Falls, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Lead and promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, engaging with employees, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with leaders to analyze safety trends, establish performance metrics, and develop comprehensive health and safety programs, policies, and training. Perform audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations to reduce workplace risk while maintaining compliance with OSHA and federal regulations. Manage the annual safety budget, oversee workers' compensation claims, and coordinate emergency response plans and drills. Work in both office and field environments, including power generation and utility operations, to identify hazards and build relationships across the organization. Submit completed applications by August 31, 2026.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent relevant work experience, training and/or professional certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 5+ years of progressively responsible health and safety experience.
- Experience managing workers' compensation and regulatory compliance programs.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, and risk assessment methodologies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, training, and problem-solving skills.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- Must be willing to respond to emergency situations.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds; heavier lifting may be required infrequently with appropriate assistance.
- Must be able to climb ladders, access elevated work areas, and traverse uneven terrain.
- Must be able to navigate active work environments.
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach.
- Must be able to visually inspect facilities, equipment, work practices, and potential hazards.
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with employees, contractors, leadership, regulatory agencies, and emergency responders.
- Must be able to utilize computers, mobile devices, and related technology for reporting, training, analysis, and documentation.
- Must be able to work in both office and field environments, including power generation, water, natural gas, communications, warehouse and construction-related settings.
- Must be able to work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and humidity during outdoor inspections and field activities.
- Must be able to work in noise, dust, vibration, confined spaces, energized equipment, moving machinery, traffic, excavation areas, and other operational hazards.
- Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting operational worksites and performing field-related activities.
- Occasional travel within the service territory and to training, conferences, or professional development activities may be required.
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification
- SafeStart Facilitation Certification or prior experience facilitating human performance, personal safety, and behavior-based safety programs
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