Electrical Construction Safety Lead

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Shippingport (PA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (paid time off)

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Kelly Engineering is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Manager with a strong electrical safety background to oversee safety on an active construction site. The role focuses on hazard identification, training, and enforcing PPE and site controls.

The ideal candidate will conduct JHAs, coordinate high-risk work safety, lead safety meetings, and maintain safety documentation while working with contractors to keep the project compliant and safe.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• Electrical construction/safety experience.
• Current OSHA 500 certification.
• BCSP credential at the CHST, ASP, or CSP level; CHST minimum.
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety certification.
• Experience with confined-space safety and training.
• Ability to provide scissor lift and boom lift safety training.
• Current training/certifications in: First Aid, CPR/AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, Narcan, Emergency procedures, Mental Health First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project-specific safety plans and procedures.
• Conduct site orientations, safety meetings, and employee training.
• Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and identify controls for high-risk work.
• Develop and enforce requirements for PPE, housekeeping, signage, barricades, and other site controls.
• Conduct regular site walks to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Oversee safety during high-risk construction activities.
• Perform or coordinate equipment safety inspections.
• Provide training on topics such as: Electrical safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Aerial/scissor/boom lift operation.
• Coordinate additional training with the electrical contractor and General Contractor.
• Prepare and submit weekly safety reports.
• Participate in weekly safety committee meetings.
• Work with subcontractor safety teams to identify opportunities for improving site safety.
• Assist with investigations involving injuries, property damage, and near misses.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis and development of corrective actions.
• Support fatigue-management, pre-task planning, and site wellness/safety programs.

Skills

Construction safety

Electrical safety

LOTO

Site safety training

PPE & site controls

Safety inspections

Hazard identification

Education

OSHA 500 Certification

CHST/ASP/CSP Certification

NFPA 70E Certification

Confined-space training

First Aid/CPR/AED training

Job description

Kelly Engineering is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Manager with a strong electrical safety background to oversee safety on an active construction site. The role focuses on hazard identification, training, and enforcing PPE and site controls.

The ideal candidate will conduct JHAs, coordinate high-risk work safety, lead safety meetings, and maintain safety documentation while working with contractors to keep the project compliant and safe.