Electrical Safety & Training Specialist – Transmission & Substations

Hatched Recruitment Group; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established electrical infrastructure contractor seeks an experienced Electrical Safety & Training Specialist to develop and deliver training for field personnel across high-voltage substations and overhead transmission projects.

The role suits someone with hands-on experience in transmission or substations who has evolved into safety, training, mentoring or competency-focused work and can mentor crews while implementing safety standards.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience within electrical transmission, distribution, substations or utility construction.
• Experience working around overhead transmission lines and high-voltage substations.
• Ability to communicate technical and safety information clearly to field personnel.
• Knowledge of grounding, PPE, minimum approach distances, energized work and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Experience delivering training, mentoring crews or assessing workforce competency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver electrical safety and technical training to field personnel.
• Provide classroom-based and practical hands-on training.
• Train employees on safe working practices for substations and overhead lines.
• Support competency assessments and ensure understanding of safety procedures.
• Deliver training covering electrical hazards, PPE, grounding, MA distances, LOTO and related safety requirements.
• Work with operations to identify training needs and improve workforce competency.
• Develop or update training materials, procedures and instructional content.
• Support implementation of safety standards across field operations.
• Mentor employees with practical guidance from real-world electrical construction experience.

Skills

Electrical safety

Training delivery

Mentoring

Safety communication

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269

Job description

An established electrical infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Safety & Training Specialist to support the development and delivery of training for field personnel working across high-voltage substations and overhead transmission projects.

This position would suit someone with a strong practical background in electrical transmission, substations or utility construction who has developed into a safety, training, mentoring or competency-focused role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver electrical safety and technical training to field personnel.
• Provide both classroom-based and practical, hands-on training.
• Train employees on safe working practices associated with substations and overhead transmission lines.
• Support competency assessments and ensure personnel understand applicable safety procedures and work practices.
• Deliver training covering electrical hazards, PPE, grounding, minimum approach distances, lockout/tagout and other critical safety requirements.
• Work with operational teams to identify training requirements and improve workforce competency.
• Develop or update training materials, procedures and instructional content.
• Support the implementation of company and regulatory safety standards across field operations.
• Mentor employees and provide practical guidance based on real-world electrical construction experience.

Experience Required

• Significant hands-on experience within electrical transmission, distribution, substations or utility construction.
• Strong experience working around overhead transmission lines.
• Practical experience working within or around high-voltage substations.
• Strong understanding of electrical hazards and safe work practices.
• Previous experience delivering training, mentoring crews or assessing workforce competency.
• Ability to communicate technical and safety information clearly to both experienced and developing field personnel.
• Understanding of relevant OSHA electrical safety requirements, particularly 29 CFR 1910.269.
• Knowledge of grounding, electrical PPE, minimum approach distances, energized work and lockout/tagout procedures.

Desirable Qualifications

• NCCER Power Line Worker or instructor experience.
• NFPA 70E training/certification.
• OSHA safety qualifications.
• Experience developing electrical safety or technical training programs.
• Previous experience as a transmission/substation foreman, general foreman, superintendent, safety professional or technical trainer.

This position would suit someone who...

Has built their career in the field and understands the realities of working around high-voltage transmission systems and substations, but now wants to use that experience to develop and train the next generation of electrical infrastructure professionals.

The successful candidate will combine practical electrical experience, strong safety knowledge and the ability to communicate and train effectively.