Regional Safety Manager

Mesa Energy Systems • Irvine, CA

15h • $100,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Safety Manager plays a critical leadership role in driving Mesa Energy Systems’ Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) culture, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement across all operations within the assigned region. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Safety, this position is responsible for the strategic implementation and day-to-day execution of corporate safety programs, policies, and systems. The ideal candidate is a proactive and detail-oriented safety professional with strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of federal, state, and local health and safety regulations. This role requires a hands-on approach to managing safety initiatives, coaching field teams, and collaborating with operational leadership to reduce risk and enhance safety performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), preferably within HVAC, constructions, or field service environments.
• Proven ability to manage safety programs in fast-paced, multi-site operations.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and managing administrative tasks in a dynamic, field-based setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with safety management systems or incident tracking platforms.
• Abilit to create professional reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to various regional branch office locations. Approximately 50% of travel.

Nice To Haves

• Professional safety certifications such as OSHA 30, CHST, or CSP are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in administrative tasks including document editing, proofreading, formatting, and recordkeeping with high attention to detail.
• Independently manage and track departmental action items, ensuring timely and accurate completion from initiation to resolution.
• Prioritize competing tasks effectively while maintaining accountability for multiple safety related projects and initiatives.
• Provide proactive support across departments, demonstrating initiative and flexibility in dynamic field environments.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits at branch offices, job sites, and project locations to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company standards.
• Identify and mitigate hazards through coaching, corrective actions, and implementation of preventative measures.
• Prevent unsafe acts or conditions and reinforce Mesa’s safety protocols and expectations.
• Ensure consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment and adherence to safe work practices across all field operations.
• Lead investigations for all workplace incidents, injuries, and vehicle-related events, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Corporate Safety to ensure timely reporting, documentation, and follow-up on incidents.
• Maintain accurate records in the company’s safety management system, including incident logs, notifications, and supporting documentation.
• Champion Mesa’s safety culture by promoting employee involvement, recognition, and accountability.
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions that are engaging, relevant, and tailored to HVAC field operations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to field technicians, supervisors, and managers, fostering open communication and continuous improvement.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local safety regulations to ensure regional practices reflect evolving standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into operational planning and execution.
• Attend and contribute to Safety Committee meetings, sharing insights, trends, and recommendations for improvement.

Benefits

• employees a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager