Field HSE Advisor - Major Transmission Project

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$200 per diem

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Project HSE Advisor to support a major overhead transmission construction project near North Platte and Stapleton, Nebraska.

This field-based role involves guiding safety practices across active work fronts and working directly with crews, foremen and subcontractors to ensure safe execution. You will participate in planning meetings, review JSAs, permits and safe work procedures, and support hazard assessments, incidents and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of dedicated full‑time HSE experience, preferably in construction, utility or field environments.
• Transmission, distribution, substation or utility construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with hazard assessments, inspections, JSAs, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA construction requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BCSP certification or similar safety designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Field Safety & Compliance: Demonstrate and reinforce core safety values; maintain field presence; provide practical safety guidance; support hazard assessments, inspections, field observations and corrective actions; participate in planning and toolbox talks; review JSAs and permits; support high‑risk work safety; identify unsafe conditions and implement controls; ensure compliance with client, regulatory and project safety requirements.
• Incident Management & Reporting: Participate in incident/near‑miss investigations; communicate safety concerns to leadership; support injury management and workers' comp processes; track observations and corrective actions; prepare safety documentation and lessons learned.
• Training & Field Engagement: Support orientations, HSE training, toolbox talks; coach on hazard recognition and safe work practices; engage crews to address safety concerns; lead by example; build relationships with crews, supervision and clients; identify safety improvement opportunities.

Skills

Field presence

Hazard recognition

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Organization

Safety leadership

Construction safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

BCSP certification or similar safety designation

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Project HSE Advisor to support a major overhead transmission construction project near North Platte and Stapleton, Nebraska.

This field-based role involves guiding safety practices across active work fronts and working directly with crews, foremen and subcontractors to ensure safe execution. You will participate in planning meetings, review JSAs, permits and safe work procedures, and support hazard assessments, incidents and corrective actions.