Field Safety Leader — Substation Construction

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Charleston (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros Timberline is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to support our Substation Construction operations in Charleston, North Carolina. This field-based role leads safety initiatives on the ground, collaborating with operations and project teams to ensure compliance and proactive risk management.

You will promote a WE WORK SAFE culture, develop JSA and safety documentation, and conduct training to support high-voltage and substation projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of dedicated, full-time Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) experience.
• Experience in electrical utility/substation construction preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; BCSP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture across substation projects and worksites.
• Provide practical health and safety guidance to field teams and supervisors.
• Conduct hazard assessments, inspections, incident investigations, and compliance reviews.
• Develop and implement JSA, safe work procedures, and project safety docs.
• Collaborate on Project Safety Plans, risk registries, and safety audits.
• Lead safety trainings, tailboard talks, and toolbox talks.
• Maintain a strong field presence and address safety concerns in real time.

Skills

HSE experience 3-5 years

Electrical utility construction

Lineman background asset

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

BCSP certification preferred

Job description

Forbes Bros Timberline is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to support our Substation Construction operations in Charleston, North Carolina. This field-based role leads safety initiatives on the ground, collaborating with operations and project teams to ensure compliance and proactive risk management.

You will promote a WE WORK SAFE culture, develop JSA and safety documentation, and conduct training to support high-voltage and substation projects.