Field Electrical Safety Lead – HV Substations (Travel)

Phillips Infrastructure; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Infrastructure in Indianapolis, IN seeks an electrical safety lead with direct experience in transmission and/or substation construction. You will work in the field, not just in safety offices, and ensure high-voltage work practices and arc-flash awareness are applied on site.

You will conduct field observations, lead JSA and energized work permitting, coach crews, and coordinate with system operators and utility clients to keep projects safe and compliant with OSHA 1910.269 and NFPA

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.
• Calm under pressure during high-risk operations.
• 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 safety

High voltage systems

LOTO procedures

Arc flash awareness

Field leadership

Education

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)

Job description

Phillips Infrastructure in Indianapolis, IN seeks an electrical safety lead with direct experience in transmission and/or substation construction. You will work in the field, not just in safety offices, and ensure high-voltage work practices and arc-flash awareness are applied on site.

You will conduct field observations, lead JSA and energized work permitting, coach crews, and coordinate with system operators and utility clients to keep projects safe and compliant with OSHA 1910.269 and NFPA