Field Safety Representative

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 170,492,000 - 230,665,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Per Diem $130/Day Worked

Completion Bonus $150/month

Overtime premium 1.4x after 40 hours

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks a Field Safety Representative in Columbus, OH to lead field safety oversight for high-voltage substation construction projects. You will conduct daily audits, coach crews, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards while supporting field operations.

The role demands experience in electrical utility safety, substation construction, and strong documentation practices. This contract position offers weekly payroll, per diem, and overtime incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• OSHA 500/510 or equivalent experience.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Substation construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily jobsite audits and safety observations.
• Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA regulations and project safety requirements.
• Provide field safety support for substation construction activities.
• Assist with hazard recognition, risk mitigation, and corrective action implementation.
• Conduct safety inspections and document findings.
• Utilize Procore and project software to maintain documentation.
• Support incident investigations and follow-up actions.
• Partner with project supervision and field personnel to promote safe work practices.
• Communicate safety expectations and project requirements effectively.
• Maintain safety records, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Support a proactive safety culture throughout the project.

Education

Four-Year Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

OSHA 500/510

BCSP Credential

OSHA 30 Construction Certification

Tools

Procore

Job description

Field Safety Representative

Location: Columbus, OH

Duration: 1+ Months (Start: 8/24)

Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $56/HR

Overtime: 1.4x Base Rate After 40 Hours

Per Diem: $130/Day Worked

Completion Bonus: $150/month

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule: 50+ Hours Per Week | Monday-Friday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Potential Saturdays Based On Project Needs

Why This Opportunity?

Join a team supporting electrical utility construction activities on a major substation project in Columbus, OH. This role offers the opportunity to provide field safety oversight for high-voltage electrical work, substation construction, energized utility environments, and contractor operations while working alongside experienced utility and construction professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional with electrical utility experience who enjoys being highly visible in the field and actively supporting crews through coaching, auditing, and proactive hazard recognition.

Required Qualifications

• Four-Year Degree in Occupational Health & Safety with 2+ years of safety experience OR OSHA 500/510 with 5+ years of electrical utility safety experience OR BCSP Credential (CHST, ASP, CSP, SMS, etc.)
• OSHA 30 Construction Certification
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
• Substation construction experience required
• Ability to maintain individual Worker's Compensation coverage

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical utility construction experience
• Transmission & distribution experience
• High-voltage electrical safety experience
• Experience supporting utility owners, EPCs, or electrical contractors
• Procore experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct daily jobsite audits and safety observations
• Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA regulations and project safety requirements
• Provide field safety support for substation construction activities
• Assist with hazard recognition, risk mitigation, and corrective action implementation
• Conduct safety inspections and document findings
• Utilize Procore and project software platforms to maintain documentation
• Support incident investigations and follow-up actions
• Partner with project supervision and field personnel to promote safe work practices
• Communicate safety expectations and project requirements effectively
• Maintain safety records, reports, and compliance documentation
• Support a proactive safety culture throughout the project

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• Electrical Utility Construction Safety
• Substation Construction Activities
• OSHA Construction Standards
• High Voltage Hazard Awareness
• Electrical Safety Programs
• Energized Work Controls
• Arc Flash & Shock Hazard Awareness
• Contractor Safety Management
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Development
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Procore Documentation & Reporting
• CPR/First Aid/AED Response Procedures

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a field-oriented safety professional who is highly visible onsite, communicates effectively with crews and supervision, proactively identifies hazards, maintains strong documentation practices, and helps ensure safe execution of substation construction activities while supporting project production goals.