Electrical Safety Lead, Field Substations & HV

Phillips Infrastructure; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Infrastructure is seeking an electrical safety professional with direct experience in transmission and/or substation construction to join the field operations team. The role emphasizes hands-on safety leadership in high-risk environments, including coaching, incident investigations, and coordination with utility clients and operators.

The candidate should be knowledgeable about energized vs. de-energized work practices, arc flash hazards, and OSHA 1910.269 standards, with the ability to

Qualifications

• Electrical background with direct experience in transmission and/or substation construction.
• Experience supporting build-out of substations (greenfield or brownfield).
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Calm under pressure during high-risk operations.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside operations in the field and participate in safety leadership.
• Conduct field observations and coaching in real time.
• Lead Plan of the Day (POD) safety discussions.
• Audit grounding practices, temporary protection systems, and barricading.
• Lead incident investigations for electrical and high-energy events.
• Support switching procedures and coordination with system operators.

Skills

Electrical background

High voltage systems

Documentation & reporting

Field safety coaching

Education

OSHA 30 (Construction)

Electrical apprenticeship / journeyman

First Aid/CPR/AED

CUSP certification

CHST preferred

Job description

Phillips Infrastructure is seeking an electrical safety professional with direct experience in transmission and/or substation construction to join the field operations team. The role emphasizes hands-on safety leadership in high-risk environments, including coaching, incident investigations, and coordination with utility clients and operators.

The candidate should be knowledgeable about energized vs. de-energized work practices, arc flash hazards, and OSHA 1910.269 standards, with the ability to