Field Operations Manager

Field Operations Manager

Req number:

R8583

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

Onsite

Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Field Operations Manager ready to take us to the next level! If you have OSHA compliance expertise, leadership skills, and field safety management experience and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for a Field Operations Manager to lead, implement, and continuously improve health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs across assigned project sites and field operations. This position will be a Contract Role and On-Site in Kingsport, TN.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site-specific safety programs, procedures, and initiatives
• Provide visible field leadership through regular site inspections, safety observations, and engagement with employees and contractors
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, client requirements, and company safety standards
• Conduct site safety audits, risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and behavioral safety observations
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Facilitate safety orientations, training programs, toolbox talks, emergency drills, and leadership safety meetings
• Partner with project management and field supervision to integrate safety requirements into planning and execution activities
• Monitor contractor performance and verify adherence to established safety expectations and work practices
• Maintain accurate safety records, metrics, reports, and regulatory documentation
• Support emergency preparedness activities and coordinate response efforts during incidents
• Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement in all aspects of safety performance

What You'll Need

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive safety experience in construction, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or similar field-based environments
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, industry best practices, and risk management principles
• Experience conducting incident investigations, safety audits, and compliance assessments
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence all levels of an organization
• Ability to deliver training and effectively engage field personnel, contractors, and site leadership
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management systems

Preferred:

• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, SMS, or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and influence safe behaviors in a dynamic field environment
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to balance regulatory compliance, operational demands, and workforce engagement
• Experience supporting large project sites and managing safety performance across diverse contractor organizations
• Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and achieving a zero-incident workplace culture

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
• Must be able to communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in person
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

 

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

$50-$60 per hour

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.