Field Safety Leader: Construction & Compliance

LG&E and KU Energy LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company in Louisville, KY, seeks a mid-level safety professional to oversee field safety across construction sites for Project Engineering. The role emphasizes active field work, hazard correction, and program implementation in line with federal and state regulations.

You will work with management and senior safety professionals to develop knowledge of health and safety laws and provide training, inspections and audits, with a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of professional safety experience.
• Experience with construction safety programs.
• Certification preferences (OSHA 30/500 or CHST).

Responsibilities

• Serve as in-house expert on OSHA, KOSHA, PSC, DOT, PHMSA, and NESC matters.
• Coordinate compliance with Safety policies and procedures.
• Lead and document safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Provide safety training to staff and contractors.
• Support investigations into accidents and near misses.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mentor junior health and safety professionals.
• Assist management with safety program improvements.
• Ensure all work areas comply with federal, state, and company rules.
• Maintain strong field presence as safety resource.

Skills

OSHA 30 Certification

OSHA 500 Certification

CHST Certification

Leadership

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Organization

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

First Aid/CPR

Contractor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company in Louisville, KY, seeks a mid-level safety professional to oversee field safety across construction sites for Project Engineering. The role emphasizes active field work, hazard correction, and program implementation in line with federal and state regulations.

You will work with management and senior safety professionals to develop knowledge of health and safety laws and provide training, inspections and audits, with a strong