- Location
- Irving, TX, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Manager
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
National Safety Manager
Apex Service Partners
About Apex Service Partners
Apex Service Partners is a national leader in residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services, with 14,000 teammates across more than 225 locations in 46 states and $3.5 billion in annual revenue. With backing from Alpine Investors and a strategic minority investment commitment from Apollo-managed funds, we combine substantial financial resources, national expertise, and growth opportunities with the local leadership and trusted brands that make our businesses successful. Our mission is to elevate the trades by investing in people and serving the operators who lead them. Whether leading a local business or supporting our partners on the national team, we share one purpose: give our teams the tools, talent, and support to build exceptional businesses, create meaningful careers, and deliver outstanding service to their communities.
The Opportunity
The National Safety Manager will strengthen safety performance across Apex’s partner companies, helping our teams work safely and return home healthy every day. This role partners with regional leaders, local operators, and People teams to establish practical safety standards, prevent injuries, and build consistent accountability across a decentralized organization.
The ideal candidate pairs technical safety expertise with a hands-on, operator-focused approach, making safe practices clear and achievable in the field.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement safety programs tailored to HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service operations
Partner with regional and local leaders to identify hazards, prioritize improvements, and embed safety into daily operations
Conduct field visits, safety assessments, and audits; track corrective actions through completion
Support compliance with applicable OSHA requirements and other federal, state, and local safety regulations
Lead or support incident investigations, identify root causes, and share lessons that prevent recurrence
Equip leaders and technicians with practical training on topics such as electrical safety, fall prevention, ladder use, driving, and personal protective equipment
Analyze injury, vehicle incident, and other safety trends; report performance and recommend targeted improvements
Coordinate with fleet, risk management, and claims partners on prevention efforts and return-to-work practices
Support acquisition integration by assessing safety practices and establishing improvement priorities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Five or more years of progressive safety experience supporting a multi-site organization and frontline workforce
Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements, hazard assessment, incident investigation, and safety training
Ability to influence operators, build trust with field teams, and translate requirements into practical actions
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
Willingness to travel regularly to partner company locations
Experience in skilled trades, home services, construction, or a comparable field environment preferred
Certified Safety Professional or Associate Safety Professional credential preferred
Why Apex
Help protect the people who keep homes and communities running. This role offers the opportunity to improve safety at national scale while working directly with local leaders and technicians to make a measurable difference.
Apex Service Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees.