Safety Manager at WESTERN PUMP Inc – Poway, California

Lead Safety in High-Risk Environments Join WESTERN PUMP Inc as a Safety Manager!

Job Title: Safety Manager
Company Name: WESTERN PUMP Inc
Pay Range: $100,000 $120,000 per year (based on experience and certifications)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Safety & Compliance
PrimaryLocation: Poway, CA (Headquarters)
Travel Requirement: Up to 50% regional travel (California & Arizona projects)
Type of Construction/Work we perform: Both Petroleum & Automotive (Specialty Contractor) - Commercial, Industrial, Government or Federal

WESTERN PUMP Inc is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead and elevate our Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs across construction, service, and fueling infrastructure operations.

This is not a clipboard enforcer role. We are looking for a field-credible safety leader who builds systems, develops culture, protects profitability, and understands that petroleum construction carries serious environmental, fire, excavation, and confined space risks.

The Safety Manager will oversee multi-site safety performance, regulatory compliance, incident prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering closely with Operations, Project Management, and Executive Leadership.

WESTERN PUMP Inc is an industry leader in petroleum, automotive, and transportation infrastructure. We operate in highly regulated environments delivering fueling system installations, mechanical infrastructure upgrades, and mission-critical service work for commercial, industrial, and government clients.

Safety is non-negotiable in our business. Our work involves excavation, confined spaces, flammable materials, pressurized systems, and regulatory oversight. We expect high standards and we support the people who uphold them.

At WESTERN PUMP, safety is not paperwork. It is culture, leadership, and accountability.

• Regulatory Compliance & Program Management

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, ADOSH, EPA, DOT, and fire/building codes

  • Maintain and improve Injury & Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP)

  • Oversee compliance for excavation, confined space, hot work, fuel system installations, and environmental mitigation

  • Manage safety prequalification portals and client compliance documentation

  • Serve as company liaison during regulatory inspections

• Field Safety Leadership

  • Conduct regular jobsite safety audits across construction and service operations

  • Develop and review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Safe Work Procedures (SWPs)

  • Provide field coaching to Foremen, Project Managers, and Technicians

  • Identify trenching, confined space, and flammable vapor hazards immediately

  • Enforce PPE and safe operating procedures

• Training & Culture Development

  • Develop and deliver OSHA 10/30, excavation, fall protection, confined space, respiratory, LOTO, and spill response training

  • Train supervisors to take ownership of safety performance

  • Improve onboarding safety processes

  • Create systems that embed accountability at the Foreman and PM level

  • Promote engagement without alienating operations

• Incident & Risk Management

  • Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis

  • Develop corrective and preventative action plans

  • Coordinate with insurance carriers and claims administrators

  • Track and reduce TRIR, DART, and EMR

  • Protect the company from litigation exposure through strong documentation

• Strategic Safety Leadership

  • Build scalable safety systems and SOPs

  • Track KPIs and publish performance dashboards

  • Benchmark against industry standards

  • Evaluate new safety technologies and improvements

  • Integrate safety into overall business strategy

• Required:

  • Minimum 5 years of safety management experience (715 years in construction/industrial safety preferred)

  • Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • OSHA 30 Certification

  • HAZWOPER 40-hour Certification

  • Competent Person Certification (Excavation & Fall Protection)

  • Multi-site oversight experience

  • Valid drivers license with insurable driving record

• Strongly Preferred:

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

  • Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)

  • Direct experience in petroleum fueling systems, heavy civil, excavation, mechanical contracting, or environmental remediation

  • Experience working with both field construction crews and service technicians

• Frequent presence on active construction and fueling job sites

• Exposure to outdoor environments, fuel vapors, excavation sites, and industrial settings

• Walking uneven terrain, climbing ladders, and navigating trenches

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally

• Regular travel between California and Arizona branches and job sites

The successful Safety Manager will demonstrate:

• Deep regulatory awareness beyond basic OSHA knowledge

• Field credibility respected by crews because they understand the work

• Calm, direct communication under pressure

• Strong documentation discipline

• Business acumen understanding EMR, insurance impact, and profitability

• System-building mindset not reactive enforcement

• Ability to improve safety culture without creating operational friction

• This role requires emotional maturity, decisiveness, and leadership presence.

WESTERN PUMP offers competitive compensation aligned with industry standards:

• $100,000 $120,000 annual salary

• Performance-Based Bonus

• Bi-Weekly Pay Cycle

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Life & Disability Insurance Options

• Retirement Savings Program

• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Company Vehicle or Mileage Reimbursement

• Paid Training & Professional Certifications

• Safety Equipment Provided

• Uniforms Provided

• Tech Package (Smartphone or Tablet)

• Company Events & Employee Recognition Programs

• Full-Time, Monday Friday

• Flexibility required for jobsite visits and incident response

• Availability for emergency response after hours or weekends as needed

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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