Field Safety Lead – Electrical Utilities Projects

Jobot; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with annual bonus and stock

401k match

Generous PTO

Full health benefits

Company car allowance

Company gas card

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Safety Coordinator in the Cedar Rapids region to support large transmission, distribution, substation, and utility infrastructure projects. You will partner with field operations and leadership to promote a strong safety culture, ensuring OSHA compliance and continuous improvement across sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of safety experience in utilities/construction, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety reporting tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety experience within electrical utilities, construction, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and utility construction safety practices.
• Experience supporting transmission, distribution, substation, renewable energy, or heavy civil projects preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence field teams and operations leadership.
• Ability to identify hazards and implement practical corrective actions in fast-paced field environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital safety reporting systems.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to travel regionally to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations on active utility construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and utility client safety standards.
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to promote safe work practices and proactive hazard identification.
• Assist with development and implementation of site-specific safety plans, JHAs, and pre-task planning activities.
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing field safety training.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, including root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor safety performance and compliance.
• Support DOT compliance, equipment inspections, PPE programs, and fleet safety initiatives.
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, training records, and compliance logs.
• Participate in client safety meetings, audits, and project walkdowns.
• Help drive behavioral-based safety initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Provide field coaching and mentorship to crews regarding safe utility construction practices.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA standards

Communication

Hazard identification

Office software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital safety systems

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Safety Coordinator in the Cedar Rapids region to support large transmission, distribution, substation, and utility infrastructure projects. You will partner with field operations and leadership to promote a strong safety culture, ensuring OSHA compliance and continuous improvement across sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of safety experience in utilities/construction, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety reporting tools.