Safety Manager

The opportunity

Join a fast-growing startup that's transforming the electrical transmission industry with cutting-edge drone technology. As our Safety Manager, you'll play a pivotal, hands-on role in shaping and driving a world-class safety culture from the ground up. You'll lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety, health, and environmental programs across all operations — with a special focus on our innovative UAV stringing projects for high-voltage transmission lines. This is your chance to make a real impact by ensuring compliance with OSHA, FAA, and industry standards while empowering teams to operate safely, efficiently, and incident-free in a rapidly evolving industry.

About Infravision

Infravision is a high growth technology enabled services company specializing in aerial robotics and software solutions for the transmission industry with a focus on increasing grid capacity and automating power line construction. Infravision's mission is to deliver solutions to modernize and decarbonise the power grid and accelerate the world's transition to renewable energy transition. Trusted by some of the world's largest electric utility companies, Infravision's technologies and services are at the cutting edge of transmission and power grid  modernization and digitisation. This is an exciting time to join Infravision as we are scaling our business globally. Infravision operates across Australia, the United States of America and most recently India. There are lots of opportunities for you to have an influence and impact from day one. At Infravision we aim to have a positive impact on our people, customers and the environment.

Why work for Infravision

• Join a mission driven organization and make a meaningful impact on climate change and decarbonising the global electric grid.
• Competitive salary and benefits. 
• Equity Ownership. Our employees are able to participate in the Company's employee share option plan and share in the benefits of growing a successful technology company. 
• Collaborative and energizing environment. We have an enjoyable, dynamic and collaborative work environment.
  

What you'll do

We're looking for a passionate and hands-on Safety Manager to take the lead in building and driving world-class safety programs across our fast-growing drone operations in the high-voltage transmission industry.

In this role, you'll:

• Develop and lead our Safety Management System (SMS), tailored to the unique challenges of drone stringing technology in a high-voltage transmission line construction environment.
  
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FAA, and utility safety standards while maintaining meticulous safety documentation and reporting. 
• Ensure all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), earthing, Bonding and grounding, minimum approach distances (MAD), step touch potential ,working at heights, and heavy equipment operation, are strictly adhered to.
• Manage the selection, inspection, and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including specialized gear for electrical and elevated work.
• Deliver impactful training that empowers every team member to work safely and confidently in the field and the sky.
  
• Champion a proactive safety culture through audits, mentoring, and open communication.
  
• Investigate and learn from incidents to continually raise the bar for operational safety and reliability.
  
• Stay close to the action, conducting on-site safety visits and ensuring the seamless integration of UAV technology with traditional construction methods.
  
  

This is a rare opportunity to make a real difference — shaping safety standards in an emerging technology space that's redefining how power lines are built.

What we are looking for

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in safety management, with a significant portion in the electrical utility, transmission, or heavy civil construction industry.
• Proven experience or strong knowledge of safety protocols related to UAV/Drone commercial operations is highly desirable.
• Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or equivalent.

B. Specialized Knowledge

• Expert-level knowledge of OSHA regulations for construction and general industry (1910), particularly in electrical standards (Subpart K, V).
• Thorough understanding of FAA Part 107 regulations, waiver processes, and best practices for commercial drone operations near critical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with utility safety practices, including MAD, LOTO, and transmission energized line work protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report writing, training, and communicating with all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with incident management software and data analysis.

C. Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing behavior without direct authority.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to travel frequently to project sites.

Next Steps

Click on the button to start your journey and join the Infravision team today.

Find out more about Infravision

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Diversity and inclusion

At Infravision, diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued. Our competitive compensation package, including Employee Share Options, reflects our commitment to recognising and rewarding talent. 

We support flexible work arrangements for a harmonious work-life balance. 

Infravision is a proud veteran employer, with up to 40% of our workforce being from former armed forces backgrounds.