Safety Manager

Job description

Job Title: Health & Safety Specialist III / Telecom Safety Specialist Position Type: Contract (7 months, with possible extension) Schedule: Part-time (5–8 hour days, approximately 25 hours per week) Location: West Monroe, LA (71294) Pay Rate: $40/hr – $46.50/hr (W2) Position Summary: The Telecom Safety Specialist provides field oversight of contractors performing telecom tower construction, foundation work, antenna/line installation, underground fiber optic boring, and related civil activities. This role ensures compliance with safety standards, construction best practices, and applicable industry regulations. Key Responsibilities: Contractor Qualification & Work Authorization: - Verify contractor training, certifications, and adherence to safety requirements - Ensure understanding of site-specific hazards, underground utilities, and clearance requirements prior to mobilization - Review construction and fiber boring plans to ensure protection of existing infrastructure Field Oversight of Construction Activities: Fiber Optic & Underground Work Oversight - Monitor tower erection, climbing activities, rigging/lifting operations, foundation work, and antenna/line installation - Ensure...