Area Safety Manager

Area Safety Manager Location US-OH-Columbus - New Albany Category Safety Position Type Full-Time Location Type Onsite Why E2 Optics? Advance Your Career with E2 Optics Are you ready to elevate your career with an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator that's leading the charge in the data center revolution? E2 Optics is one of the fastest-growing and most stable companies at the core of the tech industry-powering the infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and the innovations of tomorrow. At E2 Optics, you will work with cutting-edge systems in some of the most advanced environments in the world. We invest in your growth through hands-on experience, industry certifications, and leadership opportunities that put you in charge of teams and outcomes. Collaboration is in our DNA-we believe in lifting each other up, mentoring with purpose, and celebrating every win. If you're looking to be part of something meaningful, fast-moving, and future-focused, your next opportunity is here. Join one of America's largest and fastest-growing tech integrators and help us shape what's next. What You'll Do Safety is E2 Optics' number one Core Value. All employees are expected to follow safe work practices, as well as adhere to company and client worksite safety policies and procedures. Champion Safety as E2 Optics' number one Core Value and lead by example in the field. Ensure 100% weekly payroll accuracy and on-time approvals Maintain an active and visible presence across multiple projects within the assigned area. Provide leadership, coaching, direction, and support to Safety Managers, Safety Coordinators, Safety Administrators, and other safety personnel. Partner with Operations and project leadership to establish consistent safety expectations and accountability. Serve as a field-level escalation and support resource for safety teams and operational leadership. Support the Regional Safety Manager in implementing safety initiatives and driving continuous improvement across the area. Temporarily provide Site Safety Manager or project safety leadership coverage when vacancies, project startups, leaves, or other operational needs require additional support. Help coordinate safety staffing and resource deployment across multiple projects and shifts. Proactively identify staffing gaps and future resource needs based on project schedules, workload, and operational risk. Participate in interviewing and selecting safety professionals. Support onboarding and field integration of newly hired or transferred team members. Coach, mentor, and develop safety professionals to strengthen technical knowledge, leadership capability, and overall performance. Establish clear expectations and help hold team members accountable for field engagement, documentation, performance, and follow-through. Support succession planning and development of future safety leaders. Support pre-construction planning, project startups, expansions, and mobilizations. Work with Operations, project leadership, and safety teams to identify project-specific safety requirements before work begins. Assist with safety staffing plans, shift coverage, resource requirements, and deployment strategies. Review client, general contractor, regulatory, contractual, and E2 Optics safety requirements. Support site-specific safety plans, emergency procedures, orientations, training plans, and required safety documentation. Participate in project-readiness assessments to identify and address gaps before and Conduct and support field inspections, observations, audits, and safety assessments. Identify emerging hazards and operational risks and work with project teams to implement effective controls.