Deployment & Safety Manager – Wireless Services

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Build and reinforce a culture where every employee is responsible for safety.
• Lead by example and promote safe work practices across all Wireless Services operations.
• Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA regulations, customer requirements, and company safety policies.
• Support a culture where employees are empowered to stop work when unsafe conditions exist.

Field Operations

• Conduct routine jobsite inspections and field safety audits.
• Perform field observations and provide coaching on safe work practices.
• Verify proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection, climbing equipment, electrical safety practices, and traffic control.
• Support safe execution of tower climbing, rigging, lifting operations, energized work, and other high-risk activities.
• Partner with Operations to identify risks early and develop practical solutions.
• Participate in project planning, mobilization meetings, and safety reviews.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), rescue plans, lift plans, and other required project documentation.
• Represent Utilities One during customer safety meetings, audits, and field visits.
• Coordinate and maintain required safety certifications and training records for all field personnel.
• Conduct safety orientations and recurring safety training.
• Perform root cause analyses and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare accurate documentation and communicate findings to leadership.
• Ensure corrective actions are completed and lessons learned are shared across the organization.
• Maintain required OSHA logs and safety documentation.
• Support customer safety audits and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor changes to applicable regulations and recommend program improvements.
• Ensure company vehicles, equipment, and tools meet established safety requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of safety leadership experience in wireless telecommunications, utility construction, or related infrastructure industries.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry safety standards.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 Certification.
• CHST, ASP, CSP, or equivalent safety certification.
• Competent Climber and Tower Rescue certifications.
• CPR/First Aid Instructor certification.
• DOT compliance experience.
• Experience supporting national wireless customers.
• Electrical safety
• Safety auditing
• Training and coaching
• Microsoft Office Suite

Training & Development

• Ensure required certifications remain current, including OSHA, tower climbing, rescue, CPR/First Aid, DOT, RF awareness, and customer-specific requirements.
• Promote continuous learning and professional development throughout the organization.

Incident Management

Lead investigations involving incidents, near misses, vehicle accidents, property damage, and safety concerns.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Track safety performance and identify opportunities to improve field operations.
• Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required

• Experience supporting wireless construction and field operations.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred

• Knowledge & Skills
• Wireless telecommunications construction
• OSHA compliance
• Tower climbing safety
• Fall protection
• Incident investigation
• Risk assessment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to project locations as needed.
• Ability to access active construction sites.
• Ability to climb telecommunications structures when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Success in this role will be measured by

• Safe execution of Wireless Services operations.
• Completion of field safety audits and corrective actions.
• Employee training and certification compliance.
• Positive customer safety performance.
• Continuous improvement of safety culture and field operations.

Leadership Expectations

• Lead with integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Build trusted relationships with employees, customers, subcontractors, and business partners.
• Coach and develop field personnel through communication and continuous learning.
• Identify risks early and work collaboratively with Operations to develop practical solutions.
• Support the Company’s commitment to safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Commission Plan Based on Performance;
• Health Insurance plans; (health, dental, vision);
• Whole Life Insurance;
• 401k Plan;
• PTO/Paid Holidays;
• Great Work Environment;
• Career Advancement Opportunities.