Job Description

Learning and Injury Free Team Manager

Knoxville TN

About Us

Since 1940, Stansell Electric Company, Inc. has been a leading provider of quality electrical contracting and related services. Today, Stansell Electric continues as a family-owned company with second and third generations carrying the legacy. The core values of the company: Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Enjoyment, Care for Employees, Honesty, and Investing in Resources; are the ultimate legacy established over 80 years ago and carried on by the amazing team today.

How Stansell Makes a Difference

By Growing our People, Serving our Customers, and Building our Communities, we stand out as the leading multi-disciplined electrical contractor and systems integrator in the Southeast. Stansell Electric provides turnkey solutions in the Transportation (Lighting, Signalization, ITS, Navigation), Industrial (Water, Wastewater, Manufacturing/Warehouse, Power), Commercial (High-rise, High-end complexes), and Infrastructure (Duct bank, Substation) markets.

We take pride in our unwavering commitment to Injury Free, Best Tradespeople, and Quality; while building relationships with Owners, Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and other Subcontractors. We have a strong people-first culture, a record-setting safety record, and we leverage technology to enhance the effectiveness of project delivery.

About the Position

The LIFT Manager is a field-based leader who partners closely with field and operations teams to ensure effective learning execution and consistent application of Injury-Free (IF) principles across job sites. This role maintains a strong field presence and plays a hands-on role in coaching, problem-solving, and reinforcing safe, compliant, and effective work practices. As a trusted advisor to field leaders, the LIFT Manager supports workforce development, safety compliance, and the practical, consistent execution of learning and IF programs across projects.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Field Engagement & Operational Partnership

• Maintain a presence on job sites working alongside field teams.
• Partner with supervisors, project managers, and SME’s to integrate learning and safety into daily work.
• Serve as a trusted safety and learning resource for the field.
• Identify gaps between program intent and field execution and provide solutions.

Learning Execution & Training Support

• Support delivery and coordination of training programs aligned with project needs.
• Ensure training schedules align with field availability and operations.
• Support onboarding, refresher training, and recertification.
• Provide feedback on training effectiveness.

Injury-Free (IF) Program Implementation

• Continuously review the IF program to ensure up to date, accurate and effective content.
• Reinforce IF principles through coaching and field observations.
• Promote hazard identification and near-miss reporting.
• Support consistent application of safety standards.
• Model safe behaviors and accountability.

Hazard Identification & Risk Mitigation

• Support job hazard analyses and risk assessments.
• Assist with mitigation of identified hazards.
• Support execution of Lift Plans, EEW Plans, and Traffic Control Plans.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Support OSHA, DOT, and regulatory compliance.
• Reinforce documentation and procedural workflows.

Incident Response & Investigation Support

• Assist with incident and near-miss investigations.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
• Participate in emergency response activities and drills.

Audits, Observations & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in audits and field observations.
• Identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Provide feedback to senior leadership.

Equipment & Technical Support

• Support calibration and use of safety equipment.
• Provide feedback on new equipment effectiveness.

Systems & Documentation

• Utilize LMS, Vista, Lattice, and Smartsheet for program documentation.
• Ensure timely completion of records and reports.

Communication & Relationship Building

• Communicate expectations clearly to the field.
• Build trust through consistency, respect, and responsiveness.
• Translate feedback into action.

Smarts, Skills. And Physical Requirements

Qualifications

• Field-based experience in construction, safety, or learning roles.
• Strong understanding of job site risks and controls.
• Ability to influence and coach without authority.
• Strong communication and observational skills.

Additional Information

Pay based on qualifications and current market

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance provided
• 401k with Generous Match
• Bonus eligibility

As a Federal Contractor, it is the policy of Stansell Electric Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that applicants are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

An Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities & females encouraged to apply.

TN Drug Free Workplace conducting pre-employment, post-accident and random drug screening.