Electric Utility Safety & Training Lead

Georgia Transmission; Forsyth (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Transmission seeks a Safety Coordinator to support safety and training programs across substations, transmission lines, and facilities. You will guide field crews on safe work practices, participate in pre-construction meetings, daily briefs, and field safety observations.

Responsibilities include OSHA compliance, incident investigations, and contributing to RESAP/ECSAP programs, training program development, and policy creation. Travel to multiple sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements for safety leadership in electric utilities.
• Experience in field operations, transmission line or substation safety preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support safety training programs and field safety observations across sites.
• Respond to incidents and near misses; conduct investigations as needed.
• Oversee OSHA compliance and safety audits; develop safety guidance.
• Assist with safety policies, guidelines, and procedures (PGPs).
• Represent GTC in external safety initiatives and collaborations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

GTC work practices knowledge

OSHA regulatory standards

Professional safety guidance

Workers' compensation knowledge

General oversight skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Associate degree + 7 years field ops experience

High School Diploma + 10 years field ops experience

Job description

Georgia Transmission seeks a Safety Coordinator to support safety and training programs across substations, transmission lines, and facilities. You will guide field crews on safe work practices, participate in pre-construction meetings, daily briefs, and field safety observations.

Responsibilities include OSHA compliance, incident investigations, and contributing to RESAP/ECSAP programs, training program development, and policy creation. Travel to multiple sites as needed.