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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Overview

Open roles35
Top employerRNGD
Top cityNew Orleans, LA
Cities hiring17
Work type88% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Health & Safety Manager
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Health & Safety Manager
HPC Industrial
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$62k - $192k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Chevron Geismar Field Safety Manager I
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Chevron Geismar Field Safety Manager I
Zachry Group
Geismar, Louisiana
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
NCCER Certification
10,000+

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Site Safety Manager
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Site Safety Manager
Cajun Industries, LLC
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Construction Management
Project Management
On-Site
1,001-5,000

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Health and Safety Manager
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Health and Safety Manager
Stella-Jones
Louisiana
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Safety Manager
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Safety Manager
CCI Industrial Services, LLC
Alexandria, Louisiana
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Safety Manager Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

New Orleans
5 jobs
Baton Rouge
4 jobs
Geismar
3 jobs
Metairie
3 jobs
Rayville
3 jobs
Shreveport
2 jobs
Lake Charles
2 jobs
Boyce
1 job
Darrow
1 job

Safety Manager Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

RNGD2 open roles
Sodexo2 open roles
Five S2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Construction & Real Estate

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 RNGD, Sodexo, and Five S and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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?

New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Louisiana 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 13% of safety manager openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of November 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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