Safety Manager

Safety Manager

$90,000 - $100,000/Yearly

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

+Up To 60% Travel

Who We Are

With over fifty years of experience in the transformer services industry, Emerald Transformer is the premier solution for electrical equipment. Emerald provides a wide range of transformer services including remanufactured transformer stock, repairs, decommission, field technical services, parts, PCB disposa l and recycling. Our national network of factories and service centers are strategically located to serve our broad and diverse customer base.

Emerald is committed to extending the life cycle of our customers’ equipment and protecting their capital investment. We partner with our customers to exceed their expectations by delivering valuable solutions. Emerald strives to have the lowest repair failure rate in the industry. We ensure the proper handling of any type of hazardous material in compliance with all federal and state environmental regulations.

Why work at Emerald?

When Emerald Transformer hires someone, we aren’t just bringing a new employee on board. We take our time to make sure we’re surrounding ourselves with those who share our core values and our devotion to quality, dependability, and environmental consciousness. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our Emerald team, and we’re thankful for each person who’s chosen to be a part of our journey as a company.

At Emerald Transformer, our employees are our lifeblood. They are the foundation of our business, so we provide employee benefits they can count on.

• Benefits: Your choice of three different medical insurance programs in addition to, life, vision, and dental insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, and a competitive 401K match incentive and vesting timeline. Our a-la-carte structure allows you to pick the best package for your needs.
• A 2nd Chance: Here at Emerald, we believe in second chances. That is why we accept and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal and local laws. We are committed to 2nd chance hiring! Only by working together can we create a better future.
• Supplemental Insurance: In addition to our standard plans, we offer tele-medicine, long-term and short-term disability coverage as well as legal services.
• Discount Program: From day one all team members have access to an exclusive discount program providing savings on everyday purchases. This includes vacations, restaurants, auto insurance, gym memberships, and so much more!
• Paid Time Off: Emerald Transformer employees receive vacation and sick pay annually.
• Career Pathing: We are growing and promote from within.

We’ve surrounded ourselves with a passionate team, determined to reach that same goal. We’ve been in business for over 50 years, and every day, we’re looking for new and more innovative ways to provide better service to our customers and grow our business.

Summary

The Safety Manager leads the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of safety programs across Emerald Transformer’s manufacturing facilities. This position partners with facility and corporate leadership to translate regulatory requirements and company expectations into practical processes that protect employees and support reliable operations. The Safety Manager conducts inspections and audits, delivers training, investigates incidents and near misses, and oversees corrective and preventive actions through completion. Success in this position requires a visible presence in the facilities, strong partnership with operations, and the ability to promote a consistent, prevention-focused safety culture across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve company safety programs in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, industry best practices, and Emerald Transformer policies.
• Partner with facility leaders, supervisors, and employees to integrate safe work practices into manufacturing operations, maintenance activities, and operational decision-making.
• Conduct routine facility inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits to identify hazards, evaluate existing controls, document findings, and verify the timely completion of corrective actions.
• Monitor regulatory and industry developments and recommend updates to safety programs, procedures, training, and controls.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver safety training for employees, supervisors, and leaders, including new-hire orientation, refresher training, and job-specific instruction.
• Maintain applicable training records and help ensure employees receive required safety instruction within established timeframes.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including drills, response procedures, and communication with facility teams, emergency services, and other relevant authorities.
• Maintain and support emergency response plans and procedures for Emerald Transformer facilities.
• Lead or support investigations involving injuries, incidents, property damage, spills, and near misses.
• Apply structured root-cause analysis methods to identify contributing factors and underlying causes.
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans, assign clear ownership, track progress, and verify that completed actions effectively reduce risk.
• Maintain accurate and organized records related to training, inspections, audits, incidents, corrective actions, and other safety activities.
• Analyze safety data, incident trends, audit findings, and leading indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and present reports, recommendations, and safety performance updates to facility and corporate leadership.
• Promote employee participation, open reporting, accountability, and continuous improvement to strengthen Emerald Transformer’s safety culture.
• Build credibility on the plant floor by maintaining a regular presence, listening to employee concerns, and providing practical safety guidance.
• Support environmental, material-handling, and waste-handling requirements that intersect with employee health and safety.
• Reinforce the proper selection, use, care, and storage of required personal protective equipment.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure safety considerations are incorporated into changes involving processes, equipment, work areas, and operating procedures.
• Travel regularly among Emerald Transformer locations, up to 60%, to provide hands-on support, coaching, training, and program oversight.
• Adjust work hours when necessary to support facility operations, training activities, emergency response, or incident investigations.
• Participate in company-directed safety training and certification programs.

Minimum Requirements

Education/Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field highly preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training or equivalent safety education preferred.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), or another relevant safety credential preferred.

Experience

• At least three years of progressive safety experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or a comparable work environment preferred.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training to employees, supervisors, and leaders.
• Experience investigating injuries, incidents, property damage, spills, and near misses.
• Experience performing root-cause analysis and managing corrective and preventive actions through completion.
• Experience interpreting and applying occupational safety regulations and company requirements within an operating facility.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities or geographically dispersed operations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of applicable occupational safety requirements, industry standards, and practical risk-control methods in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, hierarchy-of-controls principles, incident investigation, and corrective-action management.
• Ability to establish credibility and maintain productive working relationships with employees, supervisors, facility leaders, and corporate stakeholders.
• Ability to translate regulatory and technical requirements into practical procedures and expectations that can be understood and followed on the plant floor.
• Demonstrated independent decision-making, sound judgment, and practical problem-solving ability.
• Strong investigation, root-cause analysis, corrective-action management, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to identify trends, evaluate safety performance, and develop clear recommendations based on available information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation, training, coaching, and group-facilitation skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerald Transformer is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability (including pregnancy), uniform service, veteran status, marital status, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.