Entry Level Safety Manager Jobs
New grad safety manager jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on safety coursework can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Construction & Real Estate, Technology & Software, and Food & Beverage, with employers like TikTok, Digital Realty, and Eastern Contractors Corporation hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Sodexo Energy and Resources is seeking a Unit Safety Manager to serve as the stand-alone site leader for all Environmental, Health & Safety programs for an Oil and Gas client in Tioga, ND.
This is a highly visible, influential role responsible for driving a best-in-class safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, & implementing strategic EHS initiatives across the sites. Ideal candidates will have a strong Facilities background.
About the job
Join a role where you’ll lead the creation of a safe, compliant, and proactive work environment across client sites. As the primary HS&E and Quality Assurance leader, you will drive a strong safety culture, oversee environmental, health, and safety programs, and ensure compliance with North American and client-specific standards. You will manage audits, inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions to support safe operations and continuous improvement.
The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.
Pay Range: $70975 per year - $91850 per year
What’s in it for you
- Full ownership of site HS&E and quality assurance programs in a high-visibility, standalone leadership role.
- The opportunity to shape and strengthen a safety culture at every level of the organization.
- Hands-on involvement in incident management, environmental programs, compliance audits, and training.
- Collaboration with operations, facilities, and leadership teams to drive operational excellence.
- Influence long-term HS&E strategy, major projects, process improvements, and regulatory readiness.
- Direct impact on safety performance, risk mitigation, and employee engagement.
- A dynamic, fast-paced environment that values proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.
What you’ll bring
- Professional safety certification such as ASP, CSP, CHST, OHST, STS, or similar credential.
- Experience with contractor safety, Operational Excellence, Control of Work, permit to work, or similar client-driven safety management systems.
- Experience in integrated facilities management, corporate real estate, refinery/terminal environments, or multi-site operations.
- Familiarity with environmental compliance, waste management, emergency preparedness, fire/life safety, and training programs.
- Experience leading an independent EHS or single-site safety program.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state-specific regulations, including North Dakota standards.
- Skill in conducting incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and risk-reduction initiatives.
- Experience managing audits, corrective actions, reporting, and environmental compliance programs.
- Expertise in training development, onboarding, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Education Requirement: Associate degree or equivalent experience
- Management Experience: 2 years
- Related Experience: 2 years
What we offer
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
Who we are
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
INTRODUCTION
Sodexo Energy and Resources is seeking a Unit Safety Manager to serve as the stand-alone site leader for all Environmental, Health & Safety programs for an Oil and Gas client in Tioga, ND.
This is a highly visible, influential role responsible for driving a best-in-class safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, & implementing strategic EHS initiatives across the sites. Ideal candidates will have a strong Facilities background.
About the job
Join a role where you’ll lead the creation of a safe, compliant, and proactive work environment across client sites. As the primary HS&E and Quality Assurance leader, you will drive a strong safety culture, oversee environmental, health, and safety programs, and ensure compliance with North American and client-specific standards. You will manage audits, inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions to support safe operations and continuous improvement.
The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.
Pay Range: $70975 per year - $91850 per year
What’s in it for you
- Full ownership of site HS&E and quality assurance programs in a high-visibility, standalone leadership role.
- The opportunity to shape and strengthen a safety culture at every level of the organization.
- Hands-on involvement in incident management, environmental programs, compliance audits, and training.
- Collaboration with operations, facilities, and leadership teams to drive operational excellence.
- Influence long-term HS&E strategy, major projects, process improvements, and regulatory readiness.
- Direct impact on safety performance, risk mitigation, and employee engagement.
- A dynamic, fast-paced environment that values proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.
What you’ll bring
- Professional safety certification such as ASP, CSP, CHST, OHST, STS, or similar credential.
- Experience with contractor safety, Operational Excellence, Control of Work, permit to work, or similar client-driven safety management systems.
- Experience in integrated facilities management, corporate real estate, refinery/terminal environments, or multi-site operations.
- Familiarity with environmental compliance, waste management, emergency preparedness, fire/life safety, and training programs.
- Experience leading an independent EHS or single-site safety program.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state-specific regulations, including North Dakota standards.
- Skill in conducting incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and risk-reduction initiatives.
- Experience managing audits, corrective actions, reporting, and environmental compliance programs.
- Expertise in training development, onboarding, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Education Requirement: Associate degree or equivalent experience
- Management Experience: 2 years
- Related Experience: 2 years
What we offer
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
Who we are
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
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Entry Level Safety Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level safety manager job?
Start by earning a relevant degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field, and pursue certifications like OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 to signal baseline competency. Internship experience in a safety role carries significant weight at this level. Tailoring your resume to highlight any hazard assessments, incident reporting, or compliance work, even from coursework or volunteer settings, gives you a real edge over candidates with generic backgrounds.
Which companies hire entry level safety managers?
Companies hiring entry level safety managers right now include TikTok, Digital Realty, and Eastern Contractors Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Both large industrial employers and mid-size contractors tend to hire at this level, especially those with active worksites that require dedicated safety oversight and compliance support.
Are there remote entry level safety manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain more common given the hands-on nature of safety work. About 18% of entry level safety manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically in roles focused on safety training coordination, compliance documentation, or program administration rather than direct field supervision.
Are these new grad safety manager jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little to no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward requirements, and values a safety-focused degree or relevant certifications over an extensive work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level safety managers?
Entry Level safety manager roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Technology & Software, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because their operational environments, active construction sites, manufacturing floors, and logistics facilities, require consistent on-the-ground safety presence and compliance oversight.