Safety Manager Jobs in Arizona
Safety Manager jobs in Arizona concentrate in construction, manufacturing, mining, and defense contracting, with steady demand from entry-level site safety coordinators through senior environmental health and safety directors. Phoenix, Tucson, and Mesa are the largest hiring metros, anchored by employers such as Intel, Freeport-McMoRan, and Raytheon Technologies. The most in-demand specialties are construction safety, process safety management for semiconductor and chemical facilities, and industrial hygiene. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Policies and Procedures:
- Create safety training PowerPoints, review, and approve Job Hazard Analysis following the process in place
- Develop / Create safety talks that are pertinent to current events
- Ensure all PPE is up to date according to OSHA and NFPA 70e standards,
- Ensure each project has updated Site Safety Plan
- Initiate incident reviews and attend to ensure the root cause has been addressed, and corrective actions are in place
- Submit Weekly, Monthly, and Annual reports as required.
- Visit jobsites and perform safety audits with the project teams (2/3-week rotation to each site)
- Audit Pre-Task Plans while on site
- Work one on one with the safety members to ensure they are keeping proper records and the SharePoint is up to date.
- Represent / Assist the Senior Safety Manager/ Senior Executive Safety Manager in all OSHA compliance inspections.
- Conduct and/or assist with incident investigations for any work-related accidents or illness and perform incident reviews with the team.
- Work cross-functionally with the Senior Safety Manager and Senior Executive Safety Manager.
- Attend customer weekly meetings
- Verify compliance with Federal, State and Local facility and safety requirements.
- Implement and maintain safety activities and records for compliance.
- Ensure escalation of safety issues or concerns on site are communicated to the Senior Safety Manager within 30 minutes
- Direct the safety team members on projects, ensure we are asking questions during audits to understand the “why” of any coaching events
- Work with project management to identify needs for additional temporary/permanent staffing in conjunction with site EHS requirements.
- Work with Documentation to ensure safety scope is updated in the equipment manuals and to create Safety Technical Bulletins
- Facilitate monthly safety meetings
- Conduct mandated training for employees at hire as required.
- Facilitate training presentations of safety policies and procedures as requested by management.
- Conduct OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Classes as needed
- Ability to interface effectively with customers and project team
- Must be able to travel at least 60% of time
- Be flexible to visit and/or be assigned to work sites on a short- or long-term basis
- Possess strong oral and written communication
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays
- Required to follow and understand work rules and procedures
- Must follow safety guidelines established for work areas
- Required to be present at work on time
- Must be able to establish good working relationship with the team
- Ability to recognize onsite risk factors, take appropriate action, be fair, firm and consistent.
- Must be able to deliver coaching in a positive manner
- Must be able to think outside of the box, be a part of the solution and keep the project moving in a safe manner
- Must be able to address issues to Project Management and Senior Safety Manager for immediate attention
- Hold Safety Coordinators responsible and accountable for their positions
- Must be able to give direction to Safety Coordinators, follow up to ensure the expectations are being met and provide regular feedback to the Senior Safety Manager
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma
Certifications
- OSHA 500
KNOWLEDGE (Equipment, Tools, Principles, Software, Math, etc.) & EXPERIENCE
- Control of Hazardous Energy - Lockout/Tagout
- NFPA 70e
- ANSI/RIA R15.06 standards helpful
- Permit Required Confined Spaces
- Falls to the same level / from heights
- Rigging
- PPE
- JHA / PTP / SOP / BKM
- MEWP
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Windows OS
- Outlook
- Must be able to type proficiently.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience as a Safety Specialist in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience developing PowerPoint presentations and conducting employee training sessions, including training delivered through interpreters or translators.
- Experience working in diverse and multicultural workplaces.
- Strong knowledge of and experience ensuring compliance with federal and state OSHA regulations and requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Policies and Procedures:
- Create safety training PowerPoints, review, and approve Job Hazard Analysis following the process in place
- Develop / Create safety talks that are pertinent to current events
- Ensure all PPE is up to date according to OSHA and NFPA 70e standards,
- Ensure each project has updated Site Safety Plan
- Initiate incident reviews and attend to ensure the root cause has been addressed, and corrective actions are in place
- Submit Weekly, Monthly, and Annual reports as required.
- Visit jobsites and perform safety audits with the project teams (2/3-week rotation to each site)
- Audit Pre-Task Plans while on site
- Work one on one with the safety members to ensure they are keeping proper records and the SharePoint is up to date.
- Represent / Assist the Senior Safety Manager/ Senior Executive Safety Manager in all OSHA compliance inspections.
- Conduct and/or assist with incident investigations for any work-related accidents or illness and perform incident reviews with the team.
- Work cross-functionally with the Senior Safety Manager and Senior Executive Safety Manager.
- Attend customer weekly meetings
- Verify compliance with Federal, State and Local facility and safety requirements.
- Implement and maintain safety activities and records for compliance.
- Ensure escalation of safety issues or concerns on site are communicated to the Senior Safety Manager within 30 minutes
- Direct the safety team members on projects, ensure we are asking questions during audits to understand the “why” of any coaching events
- Work with project management to identify needs for additional temporary/permanent staffing in conjunction with site EHS requirements.
- Work with Documentation to ensure safety scope is updated in the equipment manuals and to create Safety Technical Bulletins
- Facilitate monthly safety meetings
- Conduct mandated training for employees at hire as required.
- Facilitate training presentations of safety policies and procedures as requested by management.
- Conduct OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Classes as needed
- Ability to interface effectively with customers and project team
- Must be able to travel at least 60% of time
- Be flexible to visit and/or be assigned to work sites on a short- or long-term basis
- Possess strong oral and written communication
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays
- Required to follow and understand work rules and procedures
- Must follow safety guidelines established for work areas
- Required to be present at work on time
- Must be able to establish good working relationship with the team
- Ability to recognize onsite risk factors, take appropriate action, be fair, firm and consistent.
- Must be able to deliver coaching in a positive manner
- Must be able to think outside of the box, be a part of the solution and keep the project moving in a safe manner
- Must be able to address issues to Project Management and Senior Safety Manager for immediate attention
- Hold Safety Coordinators responsible and accountable for their positions
- Must be able to give direction to Safety Coordinators, follow up to ensure the expectations are being met and provide regular feedback to the Senior Safety Manager
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma
Certifications
- OSHA 500
KNOWLEDGE (Equipment, Tools, Principles, Software, Math, etc.) & EXPERIENCE
- Control of Hazardous Energy - Lockout/Tagout
- NFPA 70e
- ANSI/RIA R15.06 standards helpful
- Permit Required Confined Spaces
- Falls to the same level / from heights
- Rigging
- PPE
- JHA / PTP / SOP / BKM
- MEWP
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Windows OS
- Outlook
- Must be able to type proficiently.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience as a Safety Specialist in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience developing PowerPoint presentations and conducting employee training sessions, including training delivered through interpreters or translators.
- Experience working in diverse and multicultural workplaces.
- Strong knowledge of and experience ensuring compliance with federal and state OSHA regulations and requirements
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Safety Manager Job Market in Arizona
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Manufacturing
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety manager jobs across Arizona.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential required or preferred
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, or a related engineering field
- Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction standards and 29 CFR 1910 general industry regulations
- Five or more years of progressively responsible safety experience in construction, manufacturing, or mining
- Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action reporting
- Proficiency with safety management software and ability to develop written safety programs and training materials
Safety Manager Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety manager in Arizona?
Arizona does not require a state-issued license to work as a safety manager, so the path runs through education and professional certification. Most employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental science, followed by field experience and the Board of Certified Safety Professionals' Associate Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional credential. In Arizona's construction and mining sectors, an OSHA Outreach certification and familiarity with Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health requirements strengthen any application considerably.
How much do safety managers make in Arizona?
Safety managers in Arizona earn a median of about $89,480 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,200 for the lowest 10% to over $128,120 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire safety managers in Arizona?
Companies currently hiring safety managers in Arizona include ASM, Turner Construction Company, and Code Red Safety, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's concentration of semiconductor fabrication plants, open-pit copper mines, and large defense contractors means demand for safety managers with industrial and construction backgrounds remains particularly strong across the state.
Which Arizona cities have the most safety manager jobs?
Phoenix, Tucson, and Chandler account for the greatest share of safety manager openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates because it is home to the state's largest construction activity, semiconductor manufacturing campuses, and corporate headquarters, while Tucson's defense and aerospace presence and the copper-mining operations around smaller communities in southeastern Arizona drive demand outside the metro core.
Are there remote safety manager jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety managers are expected to be physically present on job sites, in facilities, or during inspections for the majority of their work, so fully remote roles make up a small fraction of openings. About 20% of safety manager openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be in corporate safety program management, compliance auditing, or training development rather than site-level roles.
How can I get hired as a safety manager in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a safety coordinator or safety technician role first, then building toward management. Large Arizona construction firms and semiconductor manufacturers such as those operating in the Phoenix West Valley regularly hire coordinators and safety observers without extensive experience when candidates hold an OSHA 30-hour construction card and are actively pursuing an Associate Safety Professional credential. Arizona's active infrastructure and homebuilding sectors also absorb candidates who transition from adjacent trades supervision, quality control, or field inspection roles, where on-site accountability translates directly.
Where can I find and apply to safety manager jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to safety manager jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings across construction, manufacturing, mining, defense, and other industries. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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