Safety Manager Jobs in Louisiana
Safety Manager jobs in Louisiana concentrate in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lake Charles, where petrochemical plants, offshore energy operators, and industrial construction firms drive sustained demand for experienced safety professionals. Shell, ExxonMobil, and Turner Industries are among the established employers with deep roots in the state, regularly hiring for process safety, industrial hygiene, and construction safety roles. Openings range from field-level safety coordinators to senior environmental, health, and safety managers overseeing multi-site operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.
A Typical Day at Prime Controls
- Promote Prime Controls' award-winning “Safety Culture” and "Standards".
- Observe safe work practices and present opportunities for improvement. Mentor employees and encourage their safe work practices, following Stop Work Authority.
- Generate, observe, inspect, and close job permits, audits, toolboxes, work safe observations, orientations.
- Perform health and safety program auditing.
- Assist in incident investigations and emergency response.
- Attend safety meetings and convey information to the project team and corporate.
- Complete other projects as assigned.
What You Will Bring
The Basic
- One of the following: CHST, OHST, STS, CSP, ASP, GSP designation from the Board of Certified Safety Professional or an OSHA 30 completed within the last 3 years
- OSHA 501 / 500 valid certificate of completion (a valid 502 is a valid 500).
- 3-5 years of experience in industrial, electrical, safety around facility critical infrastructure construction.
- 2-year degree in ES&H related field
- Able to pass a 7-year background check
- Experience working with a large subcontractor force
- Experience in semiconductor or data center environment
- Applicable working knowledge of TRIR and EMR
- Exhibit integrity, flexibility, initiative, and adherence to company policies and programs always
- Clear and concise communications, both written and oral
- Ability to effectively work with in all levels or divisions on-site, in meetings and within Prime Controls
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office applications and emails
- Willingness to travel
The Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in ES&H related field
Benefits:
Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:
- Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account(s)
- Generous PTO
- Numerous culture events
- ESOP
- 401k matching and more!
As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.
Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.
A Typical Day at Prime Controls
- Promote Prime Controls' award-winning “Safety Culture” and "Standards".
- Observe safe work practices and present opportunities for improvement. Mentor employees and encourage their safe work practices, following Stop Work Authority.
- Generate, observe, inspect, and close job permits, audits, toolboxes, work safe observations, orientations.
- Perform health and safety program auditing.
- Assist in incident investigations and emergency response.
- Attend safety meetings and convey information to the project team and corporate.
- Complete other projects as assigned.
What You Will Bring
The Basic
- One of the following: CHST, OHST, STS, CSP, ASP, GSP designation from the Board of Certified Safety Professional or an OSHA 30 completed within the last 3 years
- OSHA 501 / 500 valid certificate of completion (a valid 502 is a valid 500).
- 3-5 years of experience in industrial, electrical, safety around facility critical infrastructure construction.
- 2-year degree in ES&H related field
- Able to pass a 7-year background check
- Experience working with a large subcontractor force
- Experience in semiconductor or data center environment
- Applicable working knowledge of TRIR and EMR
- Exhibit integrity, flexibility, initiative, and adherence to company policies and programs always
- Clear and concise communications, both written and oral
- Ability to effectively work with in all levels or divisions on-site, in meetings and within Prime Controls
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office applications and emails
- Willingness to travel
The Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in ES&H related field
Benefits:
Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:
- Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account(s)
- Generous PTO
- Numerous culture events
- ESOP
- 401k matching and more!
As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.
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Safety Manager Job Market in Louisiana
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety manager jobs across Louisiana.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or a related field
- Working knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926 standards as applied to Louisiana petrochemical and construction sites
- Minimum five years of safety experience in oil and gas, refining, or heavy industrial environments
- Demonstrated ability to conduct incident investigations and develop corrective action plans
- Familiarity with Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality regulations and OSHA Region VI compliance requirements
Safety Manager Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety manager in Louisiana?
Most safety managers in Louisiana start with a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental science, then build field experience in the petrochemical or construction sectors that dominate the state's economy. The Certified Safety Professional designation, awarded by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, is the most recognized credential Louisiana employers require for senior roles. Louisiana follows federal OSHA standards administered through OSHA Region VI in Dallas, so there is no separate state-run safety licensing board, but employers in refining and offshore energy routinely expect OSHA 30-hour training and process safety management experience.
How much do safety managers make in Louisiana?
Safety managers in Louisiana earn a median of about $89,560 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,260 for the lowest 10% to over $132,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire safety managers in Louisiana?
Louisiana safety manager roles are posted by B&B Concrete, Five S, and Res and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Louisiana's concentration of refineries, LNG facilities, and large industrial contractors along the Mississippi River corridor means established energy and construction firms generate some of the most consistent safety manager openings in the state.
Which Louisiana cities have the most safety manager jobs?
Rayville, New Orleans, and Metairie lead Louisiana in safety manager openings. Baton Rouge anchors demand through its dense cluster of petrochemical refineries and chemical plants along the River Road corridor, New Orleans draws hiring from maritime, port operations, and large construction contractors, and Lake Charles has seen sustained activity tied to LNG development and industrial project work along the Calcasieu Ship Channel.
Are there remote safety manager jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety manager work is inherently site-based, requiring physical presence for inspections, incident response, and compliance audits, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 17% of safety manager openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how few employers can shift this role off-site. The parts of the job most likely to go remote are documentation review, safety program development, and regulatory reporting for multi-site organizations.
How can I get hired as a safety manager in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a safety coordinator or EHS technician with a large Louisiana industrial employer and working toward the CSP credential over time. Turner Industries, Jacobs, and similar industrial contractors that maintain large Louisiana workforces often hire safety observers and entry-level safety representatives for turnaround and construction projects, requiring only an OSHA 30-hour card and a willingness to work in the field. Lateral moves from quality control, industrial hygiene, or site supervision roles are common, and completing a process safety management course through Louisiana State University's continuing education program signals commitment that hiring managers notice.
Where can I find and apply to safety manager jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to safety manager jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Louisiana employers across Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lake Charles, and surrounding areas. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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