Safety Specialist

We are supporting utility and EPC clients with active and upcoming Transmission & Distribution projects and are seeking an experienced Safety Consultant to support substation and T&D construction sites.

This is a field-embedded role focused on high-voltage work environments, supporting crews, construction leadership, and client safety requirements throughout active construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site safety oversight for T&D and substation construction projects
• Conduct daily field observations, safety walks, and compliance audits
• Lead toolbox talks, pre-task plans, and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
• Enforce OSHA, utility, and client-specific safety programs
• Support energized work safety, grounding, LOTO, and switching activities
• Partner closely with Construction Managers, Superintendents, and crews
• Investigate incidents and near misses; lead corrective actions
• Maintain safety documentation, reporting, and site records
• Promote a proactive, field-driven safety culture

Required Experience

• Safety experience supporting Transmission & Distribution and/or substation construction
• Strong understanding of high-voltage electrical safety practices
• Experience working on utility or EPC-led projects
• Comfortable working in active, fast-paced construction environments
• Ability to engage crews directly and address unsafe conditions in real time

Certifications (Required / Preferred)

• OSHA 30 (required)
• Utility safety training experience (preferred)
• CHST, CSP, or equivalent certification (preferred)
• First Aid / CPR (preferred)

Additional Details

• Field-based role with regular site presence
• Travel and rotation may be required depending on project location
• Long-term contract opportunities tied to ongoing T&D programs

This role is best suited for safety professionals who understand the realities of substation yards, energized work, and transmission construction and want to be actively involved in field execution.