Manager, Field Safety – Transmission & Distribution Projects

Eversource Energy

Safety manager overseeing compliance, incident prevention, and contractor safety for Eversource’s New England energy delivery projects. Leading safety advisors and partnering with operations, customers, and unions.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeBerlin • Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $146,660 - $162,950 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in safety management systems, regulatory compliance, and incident investigation within the energy sector. Proven ability to lead safety initiatives, manage teams, and develop training programs to enhance workplace safety and performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Safety Management SystemsRegulatory ComplianceIncident InvestigationProject ManagementCSP Certification

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Hard Skills

Regulatory RequirementsSafety Work PracticesData TrendingContinuous ImprovementSafety AuditingRisk Reduction StrategiesContractor Safety OversightSafety Culture DevelopmentHuman Organizational PerformanceSafety Performance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationLeadershipProject Management Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CSPASPCIHCAIH

Industry Keywords

Energy SectorConstruction PracticesElectric OperationsSafety GovernanceHealth PerformanceUnion CollaborationSafety Culture ChangeOperational Performance InitiativesSafety InspectionsRegulatory Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement company-wide safety management systems, programs, and policies for Transmission and Distribution Capital Projects
Monitor and improve safety performance and regulatory compliance
Support safety efforts associated with Distribution and Transmission Electric Operations capital projects
Serve as liaison and primary contact for key customers regarding safety management systems, programs, policies, and risk reduction
Implement the Contractor Safety standard and develop contractor safety oversight strategies
Manage safety inspections, observations, and auditing programs
Provide meeting topics supporting safety culture growth in Transmission and Distribution Capital Projects
Manage continuous improvement opportunities and company and regulatory requirements
Ensure work procedures and skills training programs comply with regulatory requirements
Deliver training and information on company safety governance and develop human and operational performance initiatives
Investigate incidents, identify contributing factors, communicate lessons learned, and implement and validate improvement plans
Develop policy and procedure revisions based on data trending and incident evaluations
Maintain safety regulatory affairs and records systems for regulatory reporting
Monitor and audit safety and health-related work performance of employees and contractors
Handle improvement actions and audit findings as liaison and primary contact
Advise operating managers and leadership on safety performance and needed revisions
Partner with operations leadership to maintain a safe and healthy workplace
Consult with safety management teams and local safety committees
Report safety and health performance and trend analysis
Analyze observations, incidents, events, and reportable injury data; develop improvement plans and program suggestions
Manage projects resulting from improvement plans
Work with unions to address and resolve safety and health issues
Manage the TriState Safety Advisor team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements for construction practices and electric operations
Knowledge of safety management systems, culture change practices, and human organizational performance
Thorough understanding of safety work practices and procedures
Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and project management skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Applied Sciences, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
Ten (10) to twelve (12) years of related experience, preferably in the energy sector or comparable industry
Five (5) years in supervisory and managerial positions in the energy, construction, manufacturing, business sectors, or operating areas
CSP, ASP, CIH / CAIH, or equivalent preferred
Must be available for emergency restoration assignments
Must be available to travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary
Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered
Must submit a resume with the application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total rewards program
Potential incentive
Emergency Restoration assignment and opportunity to assist during emergencies
Equal Opportunity Employer protections