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Knobelsdorff Enterprises

Builds electrical, automation and energy systems

Site Safety Manager

Full-Time
$40 - $42/hr+ Performance-based incentives + 401(k) match
Mid
Associate's
Springfield, IL, USA
In PersonTravel to project sites and multiple locations is required as needed.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 3 years of safety experience within industrial construction, electrical contracting, or related industries.
  • Knowledge of NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and arc flash safety requirements.
  • Experience conducting safety training in classroom and field settings.
  • An associate degree in Safety Management, Construction Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • OSHA 30 certification and First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain them upon hire.
  • Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
  • Willingness to travel and support multiple project locations as required.
  • Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for long periods.
  • Ability to work in outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Lead site safety initiatives and promote a culture of safe work practices.
  • Review Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and task-specific work plans and provide feedback.
  • Conduct daily and weekly site safety audits and inspections.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, environmental, and company safety requirements.
  • Coordinate weekly toolbox talks and ongoing safety training.
  • Monitor personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance, equipment inspections, and site housekeeping standards.
  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Manage workplace injury claims, light-duty assignments, and return-to-work processes.
  • Support site leadership with risk assessments, traffic control plans, and continuous safety improvement efforts.
  • Travel to project sites as needed to support safety operations and incident response.

About the company

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Knobelsdorff Enterprises

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Knobelsdorff Enterprises designs, builds and maintains electrical and automation systems for industrial facilities and energy projects. Its four divisions cover automation and controls, industrial electrical work, renewable energy, and power testing and services. The company combines engineering, control panel production, field installation and ongoing maintenance, allowing customers to carry a project from planning through operation with its teams. Its work includes manufacturing and processing plants, solar installations, battery storage and the electrical infrastructure that keeps facilities running. Founded in 1988, Knobelsdorff is headquartered in Goodhue, Minnesota, with offices and project teams serving customers nationally.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Goodhue, MN

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • Employee health premiums are covered: Knobelsdorff's careers page lists fully employer-paid medical and dental coverage for employees.
  • Education receives reimbursement: Knobelsdorff's full-time CAD posting includes education reimbursement among its employment benefits.
  • Pay arrives weekly: Knobelsdorff's current drafting opening explicitly promises weekly pay.

What critics are saying

  • Travel dominates one apprenticeship: Knobelsdorff's energy posting lists travel requirements reaching full-time deployment.
  • Field work is physically demanding: Knobelsdorff's apprentice posting includes extreme temperatures, trench digging and carrying up to 80 pounds.
  • Journeyman entry needs documented experience: Knobelsdorff lists a licence or 8,000 verified electrical hours for one traveling role.

What makes Knobelsdorff Enterprises unique

  • Plant software connects operations: Knobelsdorff's TerraKE platform combines production visibility, process control and configurable dashboards with remote access.
  • Panels follow a defined industrial standard: Knobelsdorff builds UL 508A control panels through its automation division.
  • Emergency support runs around the clock: Knobelsdorff's electrical and power services divisions advertise continuous, year-round response.

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