Electrical Safety Manager

Phillips, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips, Inc. is seeking a field-based Electrical Safety Lead with experience in transmission or substation construction to join our team.

The role requires 100% travel and close collaboration with utility clients and owner representatives to keep personnel safe around high-energy systems. You will conduct real-time coaching, lead safety investigations, and develop and audit safety programs, with strong emphasis on OSHA 1910.269 and NFPA 70E.

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.
• High credibility with electricians and linemen.
• Decisive in stop-work situations.
• Detail-oriented in high-consequence environments.
• Strong communicator across craft, supervision, and executive levels.
• Visible, present, and engaged in the field.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside operations in the field — not just office-based safety.
• Conduct field observations and coaching in real time.
• Challenge unsafe conditions in high-risk environments.
• Perform job safety analysis (JSA), pre-task planning, and energized work permitting.
• Lead incident investigations specific to electrical and high-energy events.
• Lead Plan of the Day (POD) safety discussions.
• Build or improve electrical safety programs.
• Audit grounding practices, temporary protection systems, and barricading.
• Track observations, near misses, and corrective actions.
• Support switching procedures and coordination with system operators.
• Work directly with utility clients and owner representatives.

Skills

Electrical background

Strong communicator

Decisive in stop-work situations

Detail-oriented

Field leadership

Education

OSHA 30 (Construction) or higher

Electrical apprenticeship/ journeyman/engineering background

CUSP required, CHST preferred

First Aid/CPR/AED certified

Job description

* This role requires heavy travel 100% of the time*

Summary:

We are looking for a candidate with an electrical background with direct experience in transmission and/or substation construction. This person should have working knowledge of high-voltage systems, switching, grounding, and clearance requirements. Familiarity with energized vs. de-energized work practices and experience supporting build-out of substations (greenfield or brownfield) is preferred. Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards, especially 1910.269 and 1926 Subpart V, and knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work alongside operations in the field — not just office-based safety.
• Conduct field observations and coaching in real time.
• Challenge unsafe conditions in high-risk environments.
• Perform job safety analysis (JSA), pre-task planning, and energized work permitting.
• Lead incident investigations specific to electrical and high-energy events.
• Lead Plan of the Day (POD) safety discussions.
• Build or improve electrical safety programs.
• Audit grounding practices, temporary protection systems, and barricading.
• Track observations, near misses, and corrective actions.
• Support switching procedures and coordination with system operators.
• Work directly with utility clients and owner representatives.

Technical Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of high-voltage systems.
• Switching, grounding, and clearance requirements.
• Familiarity with energized vs. de-energized work practices.
• Understanding of arc flash hazards.
• Understanding of induced voltage hazards.
• Understanding of step and touch potential hazards.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards, especially 1910.269 and 1926 Subpart V.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements.
• Familiarity with utility owner safety standards and switching/LOTO procedures.

Field Leadership:

• Work alongside operations in the field.
• Conduct field observations and coaching in real time.
• Challenge unsafe conditions in high-risk environments.
• Lead Plan of the Day (POD) safety discussions.
• Work directly with utility clients and owner representatives.

Requirements:

• 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.
• High credibility with electricians and linemen.
• Decisive in stop-work situations.
• Detail-oriented in high-consequence environments.
• Strong communicator across craft, supervision, and executive levels.
• Visible, present, and engaged in the field.

Education and Experience:

• CUSP required, CHST preferred.
• OSHA 30 (Construction) or higher.
• Electrical apprenticeship, journeyman, or engineering background preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified.
• Utility safety training (if applicable).

Candidates who accept an offer of employment are required to undertake and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam ensures that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.

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