Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintainsa state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions.
Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for Field Operations is responsible for leading day-to-day execution of EHS programs that support Forged Fiber 37’s field workforce. This first-level leadership role partners closely with field supervisors and operations leadership to ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements, drive hazard identification and risk reduction, and foster a strong safety culture where every employee is empowered to speak up and consistently choose safe behaviors across geographically dispersed teams. The position focuses on practical field support, coaching, incident prevention, and continuous improvement through consistent presence, training, and accountability.
Work Location -Hybrid Seattle, WA
The Main Responsibilities
Leadership & Field Engagement
• Lead implementation of EHS plans, initiatives, and site/market actions aligned with company standards and regulatory requirements, reinforcing clear expectations and consistent field execution.
• Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for field operations leaders; promote an environment where employees can raise concerns without fear of retaliation.
• Coach supervisors, technicians, and contractors on expectations and safe behaviors; reinforce accountability through observations, timely feedback, and recognition of safe performance and hazard reporting.
• Drive safety culture initiatives using leading indicators (near-miss reporting, audits, pre-task planning quality); facilitate talks and field huddles that encourage participation, learning, and continuous improvement.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT) through routine field verification and documentation.
• Conduct and coordinate inspections, audits, and incident investigations; ensure timely corrective and preventive actions are implemented and verified.
• Monitor regulatory and client requirement changes and communicate impacts to operations; help update procedures and training as needed.
• Partner with field leaders to identify hazards and implement practical controls for technicians and contractors through regular jobsite visits and observations.
• Support safe execution of work involving telecommunications infrastructure, including climbing, confined spaces, electrical hazards, and fleet operations, by verifying controls and addressing gaps promptly.
• Review and coach Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), pre-task planning, and safe work practices; ensure crews understand and apply requirements.
Incident Prevention & Investigation
• Lead or support root cause analyses for incidents, near misses, and environmental events using a learning-focused approach; partner with operations to implement corrective actions and share lessons learned back to crews.
• Track and analyze leading and lagging indicators (observations, near-miss reporting, audit results, TRIR); communicate trends, recognize positive behaviors, and drive local action plans to reduce risk.
• Promote a reporting culture by encouraging timely reporting of hazards and near misses, closing the loop on submitted concerns, and ensuring employees see actions taken and improvements made.
• Support initiatives that reduce Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and other key indicators through targeted coaching, audits, and follow-through.
• Deliver and coordinate EHS training for field employees and supervisors, including onboarding and refresher training; reinforce expectations through toolbox talks, behavior-based observations, and field coaching.
• Verify workforce competency in safety procedures, emergency response, and regulatory requirements through practical field verification; identify gaps and coordinate coaching plans while maintaining training records and qualifications.
• Develop supervisors as safety leaders by equipping them to run effective pre-task plans, deliver consistent coaching, and model expected behaviors that strengthen a proactive safety culture.
• Develop field safety champions and, where applicable, supervise/coach EHS coordinators or specialists to ensure consistent support.
• Administer EHS programs such as working aloft safety, ladder safety, electrical safety, fleet safety, ergonomics, hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness; ensure crews understand requirements.
• Implement and monitor contractor safety requirements; review documentation and field performance to ensure alignment with company standards.
• Use EHS systems and reporting tools to track training, inspections, corrective actions, and performance; provide timely updates to operations leadership.
Stakeholder Collaboration
• Coordinate with HR, Legal, Operations, clients, and external agencies as needed to resolve safety issues and support investigations or claims.
• Prepare and present routine EHS performance updates, observations, and corrective action status to operations leaders; escalate significant risks as appropriate.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and tooperate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.
• 3+ years experienceof combined EHS and field operations, including leading site/market initiatives and influencing front-line leaders.
•1+Experience supporting field operations, utilities, telecommunications, construction, or similar industries.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulations.
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional), ASP (Associate Safety Professional), CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician), or equivalent.
• Ability to lead through influence and coach front-line leaders across dispersed field teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and training skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in EHS management systems and data analytics tools.
• 50 % travel to operational locations. 85% field presence.
• Exposure to outdoor environments and field conditions.
• Ability to support emergency response activities as needed.
This role plays a critical part in protecting employees, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling safe, reliable network operations. The EHS Manager directly influences day-to-day field behaviors and outcomes by providing visible leadership, practical support, and consistent follow-through with supervisors, technicians, and contractors.
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
Location Based Pay Ranges:
Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.
Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.
This role is pre‑designated as safety‑sensitive under applicable state laws due to routine work at heights, near utilities, and around live traffic, where impairment poses a significant safety risk.
Equal Employment Opportunities
It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, martial status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.
