Field Safety Rep - Substations

NorthStar Energy Solutions, LLC; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

NorthStar Energy Solutions is seeking a Field Safety Representative to support safety on electrical substation construction, testing and maintenance across Texas. This role targets craft professionals with hands-on substation experience or related lines work and requires credible field presence with a strong understanding of electrical hazards.

The ideal candidate communicates effectively with crews and leadership, travels to job sites as needed, and brings OSHA 10/30 or NFPA 70E credentials.

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on experience in electrical substations construction, maintenance, testing or outage activities.
• Strong understanding of substation hazards, grounding, lockout/tagout, and energized work.
• Ability to communicate clearly with field crews, supervisors and leadership in active substation environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site safety support for substation construction, testing, commissioning and maintenance.
• Participate in tailboards, job briefings and field safety observations.
• Identify hazards and unsafe conditions and drive corrective actions with crews.
• Support development and review of JHAs, switching plans and site safety plans.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NESC and client requirements.
• Assist with energized work, outages and testing from a safety perspective.
• Document and follow up on incidents, near-misses and hazards.
• Mentor crews as a field safety resource to reinforce safe practices.

Skills

Substation experience

Field safety leadership

Hazard identification

JHA development/review

OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Us

NorthStar Energy Solutions, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is headquartered in Grand Prairie, TX and operates across the Central Southwest part of the United States. We are leaders specializing in transmission lines, distribution lines, substation construction, foundations, storm damage repairs, and electrical contracting.

Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member’s unique contributions. We’re at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.

About This Role

NorthStar Energy Solutions is seeking a Field Safety Representative to support safety performance on electrical substation construction, maintenance, testing, and commissioning projects across Texas. This role is intended for craft professionals with hands‑on substation experience or closely related backgrounds such as transmission line work, testing, relay, or protection & controls.

This position does not require prior safety‑specific job titles. The ideal candidate brings real field experience, credibility with craft personnel, and a strong understanding of electrical hazards in high‑risk environments. The Field Safety Representative will work directly with crews, supervisors, and project leadership to reinforce safe work practices and support compliance in energized and de‑energized substation settings.

What You’ll Do

• Provide on‑site safety support for substation construction, testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities
• Participate in daily tailboards, job briefings, and field safety observations
• Identify hazards and unsafe conditions and work with crews and supervision to implement corrective actions
• Support development and review of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), switching plans, and site‑specific safety plans
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NESC, company policies, and client safety requirements
• Support energized work, switching activities, outages, and testing operations from a safety perspective
• Assist with incident, near‑miss, and hazard reporting, including documentation and follow‑up
• Serve as a field resource and mentor to crews by reinforcing safe work practices through direct engagement

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience working within electrical substations, including construction, maintenance, testing, commissioning, or outage activities
• Strong understanding of substation‑specific hazards, grounding practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and energized work protocols
• Ability to communicate effectively with field crews, supervisors, and project leadership in active substation environments
• Willingness to travel to job sites across Texas as needed
• OSHA 10 or 30, NFPA 70E, First Aid/CPR, or similar safety training, preferred
• Prior safety representative or safety leadership experience, preferred but not required

What You’ll Get

As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short term and long term benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.