Electrical Safety Manager

Phillips Infrastructure; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical services company based in Houston seeks an expert with an electrical background for a role focusing on safety in transmission and substation construction. The candidate will be hands-on in the field, conducting safety observations, engaging with clients, and leading discussions to promote electrical safety standards. Strong communication and documentation skills, as well as familiarity with OSHA standards, are essential. This position supports critical safety initiatives and requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in transmission and/or substation construction.
• Effective in challenging unsafe conditions.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and NFPA 70E requirements.
• Decisive stop-work authority in high-consequence environments.
• Effective communicator across craft, supervision, and executive levels.
• Pre-employment physical examination and health fitness required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field observations and coaching.
• Perform job safety analysis and lead discussions.
• Build and audit electrical safety programs.
• Lead safety planning: JSA, pre-task planning, energized work permitting.
• Lead incident investigations related to electrical/high-energy events.
• Drive POD safety discussions and safety program improvements.
• Audit grounding, temporary protection, barricading.
• Track observations, near misses, and corrective actions.
• Support switching procedures and coordinate with system operators.
• Engage with utility clients and owner representatives.

Skills

Electrical background

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Safety leadership

NFPA 70E

Education

CUSP or CHST certification

OSHA 30 (Construction)

Electrical apprenticeship or engineering background

Job description

Electrical background with direct experience in transmission and/or substation construction. 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). 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 or 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 undergo 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.