649 Bizzell Drive Lexington, KY 40510 At BESCO, safety is more than a requirement—it's a core value that drives every project, every decision, and every job site. As a Regional Safety Manager, you'll play a critical leadership role in protecting our people while supporting the successful delivery of complex commercial and industrial electrical construction projects across our regional footprint. Working alongside operations leaders, field teams, and executive leadership, you'll champion a proactive safety culture through coaching, training, compliance, and continuous improvement. If you're a collaborative leader who thrives in the field, builds trust through relationships, and is passionate about making a lasting impact, we invite you to join our team.

ROLE RESPONSBILITIES

Safety Leadership & Regional Oversight Lead, coach, and support Safety Managers across assigned regions, ensuring consistent execution of BESCO's safety programs and expectations. Partner with regional operations, field leadership, and corporate teams to promote a proactive, people-first safety culture. Develop and implement regional safety strategies, objectives, and action plans that align with company goals. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable federal, state, and customer safety requirements while monitoring regulatory changes and communicating impacts to leadership. Conduct and oversee jobsite audits, field inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and sustained. Support operations in identifying hazards and implementing effective engineering controls, administrative controls, safe work practices, and appropriate PPE. Incident Prevention & Performance Lead or support investigations involving injuries, illnesses, vehicle accidents, property damage, near misses, and other incidents, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and corrective action. Monitor regional safety performance metrics, including incident trends, workers' compensation, and lost-time injuries, using data to drive continuous improvement. Training & Safety Engagement Coordinate regional safety training, orientation, and awareness initiatives to strengthen employee knowledge and reinforce safe work practices. Participate in and facilitate safety committees, meetings, and other employee engagement activities that promote continuous improvement. Collaboration & Program Administration Maintain effective working relationships with operations leadership, insurance representatives, regulatory agencies, and other internal and external partners. Support safety reporting, hazard communication, regulatory documentation, and other administrative functions necessary to maintain an effective safety management program.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, environmental health and safety, construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred Professional safety certification such as CSP, ASP, CHST, or equivalent preferred

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS 7-10

years of progressive safety leadership experience, including prior management of safety professionals or multi-site safety programs Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state occupational safety and health regulations, including OSHA requirements Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating safety programs across multiple locations or operational teams Strong leadership, coaching, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence employees and leaders at all organizational levels Adept at multitasking in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and organize regional activities, team responsibilities, and safety initiatives Able to work independently and collaboratively across multiple teams and organizational levels while taking initiative on projects Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present safety performance, trends, and recommendations to leadership

WHAT WE OFFER

Comprehensive Family medical, dental, vision insurance 401(k) & Employer 401(k) matching Short- & Long-term disability insurance Life insurance 10 paid holidays 20 days annual paid time off

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions. BESCO reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the business.

ABOUT BESCO

Since 1950, we've built our reputation on delivering dependable, high-quality electrical solutions across a wide range of industries. Our success is rooted in strong relationships, experienced leadership, and a commitment to doing the work the right way—every time. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.