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Owen Electric

Installs electrical systems for construction projects

Electrical Safety Manager

Full-TimeUpdated
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Orlando, FL, USA
In PersonUp to 50% travel; must attend site-specific power utility shutdowns.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety

About the job

Requirements
  • Subject-matter-expert-level knowledge of electrical safety and NFPA 70E.
  • Thorough understanding of arc-flash analysis protocols and concepts.
  • Experience in electrical safety and knowledge of applicable safety standards, including OSHA and NFPA 70E.
  • High- and low-voltage electrical safety experience.
  • At least 10 years of electrical experience; journeyman electrician experience is strongly preferred.
  • A high school diploma is required; a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management is strongly preferred.
  • OSHA 30-hour certification, CPR and First Aid certifications, Arc Flash (NFPA 70E) certification, Fall Protection certification, and trench and excavation certification.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to work accurately and methodically under pressure and strict deadlines.
  • Ability to read and write, use a computer, and analyze and interpret OSHA standards.
  • Ability to write reports using PlanGrid, safety correspondence, and site-specific safety plans.
  • Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from workers, supervisors, managers, and customers.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
  • Ability to influence and negotiate internally and externally using an open and inclusive communication style.
  • Time and cost management skills to plan and deliver work to the desired quality.
  • Leadership skills and ability to work effectively on a team of professionals.
  • Ability to understand and interpret system one-line drawings and operate electrical equipment and testing devices.
  • Ability to work in a high-performance, cross-functional organization with tight timelines and aggressive goals.
  • Ability to train, influence, and motivate team members.
  • Current, valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Equipment operator experience and basic equipment maintenance knowledge.
  • Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance and work weekends and holidays when required.
  • Must be able to attend site-specific power utility shutdowns.
  • Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds; work may be indoors or outdoors in hot or cold conditions.
Responsibilities
  • Support the company's Environmental Health and Safety program.
  • Maintain subject-matter-expert knowledge of NFPA 70E and electrical safety, and serve as the company subject-matter expert for electrical safety and NFPA 70E compliance.
  • Attend weekly jobsite coordination meetings and discuss safety issues as necessary.
  • Assist with pre-job assessments for major electrical projects as needed.
  • Answer electrical safety questions and deliver program presentations.
  • Maintain the company's electrical safety procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinate and conduct safety training, including new-hire safety orientations.
  • Conduct electrical training as needed to maintain electrical workers' knowledge.
  • Audit and review electrical equipment, installations, and facilities for compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and NEC.
  • Develop and maintain electrical safety training for basic and advanced qualified electrical workers.
  • Conduct jobsite safety audits of required daily and weekly safety tasks.
  • Build and maintain safety training spreadsheets.
  • Conduct jobsite safety inspections and create safety reports.
  • Conduct safety audits of personnel, tools, equipment, and materials.
  • Conduct lockout/tagout reviews as requested.
  • Conduct safe-work-practice reviews.
  • Serve as a safety liaison and promote company safety efforts and safety incentive programs.
  • Lead or assist with general safety audits and near-miss, incident, and accident investigations as needed.
  • Enforce safe work practices exceeding OSHA minimum standards, company rules and policies, site-specific safety requirements, and the company disciplinary policy.
  • Provide professional development for the Safety Team as needed.
  • Perform other assigned safety functions and work as part of a project team to deliver work and meet deadlines.
Desired Qualifications
  • Journeyman electrician experience.
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
  • Fluency in both English and Spanish.

About the company

Owen Electric installs electrical systems for commercial, institutional and industrial construction projects across Florida and the southeastern United States. It works on buildings ranging from hotels and multifamily housing to schools, healthcare facilities and government sites, with engineering and design support before crews begin installation. Its work covers installations as well as upgrades and repairs to existing facilities, including lighting, electrical panels and generators. Customers hire the company for electrical construction, renovations and ongoing maintenance of building power systems. Founded in 1986, Owen Electric is headquartered in St. Augustine, Florida.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

St. Augustine, FL

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • New Owen employees get formal trade pathways: apprenticeship options include classroom and remote programs through named training partners.
  • Owen's full-time Jacksonville electricians get benefit choices: the posting lists four health plans and retirement matching.
  • Owen's general superintendent opening offers broad scope: program leadership covers multiple buildings and concurrent construction fronts.

What critics are saying

  • Owen's traveling data center electrician role requires mobility: the full-time opening covers multiple states.
  • Owen's Jacksonville electrician work is physical: varied-weather outdoor tasks and occasional 50-pound lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Owen sets a senior hiring threshold: its general superintendent role requires ten years of electrical field leadership.

What makes Owen Electric unique

  • Owen checks installations digitally: its in-house modeling team combines 3D scans with site tablets to catch misplaced components.
  • Owen moves assembly offsite: its fabrication department ships ready-to-install electrical rooms and complete kits to construction sites.
  • Owen separates response work: a dedicated service team handles preventive maintenance and electrical emergencies.

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