Field Safety Specialist

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC; San Ramon (CA); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking qualified Safety Specialists for hybrid positions involving field safety observations and incident investigations. Candidates will assess compliance with safety procedures and coordinate with contractors. Various levels available, from Associate to Expert, with competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Five years in arboriculture or military, three years as safety observer.
• Experience in safety observation, foreman, or trainer roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform Field Safety Observations and lead safety incident investigations.
• Document and track safety incidents, injuries, and near misses.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

OSHA 30

Electric Hazard Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical education in forestry

Job description

Clear Path is seeking qualified Safety Specialists who can perform Field Safety Observations and lead & participate in all safety incident investigations for our client, PG&E. Hiring will be based on PG&E needs and can be in any PG&E VM region. These are hybrid positions with frequent travel during the day to field locations, meetings, and trainings, with limited overnight travel.

PG&E uses contractors to perform Field Safety Observations to assess Tree Crew and Pre-Inspection workers' compliance with safety procedures and specifications. This includes planned and unplanned safety observations, documenting and tracking safety incidents, injuries, near misses, work errors, and property damage. Coordination with third-party contractors and subcontractors is required to ensure jobsite safety and validate contractor grades in ISN.

We are hiring for four levels: Safety Manager, Safety Specialist Associate, Safety Specialist Intermediate, Safety Specialist Senior, and Safety Specialist Expert. Please specify the level when submitting your resume.

Safety Specialist Expert

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical or continuing education in forestry, utility vegetation management, or logging
• Valid Driver's License
• CPR / First Aid
• OSHA 30
• Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) or Consulting Utility Forester Safety Professional (CUFSP)
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Credentials
• Electric Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP)

Experience includes five years in arboriculture or military, and three years as a safety observer, foreman, or trainer. Desired certifications include OSHA 30 focused on electric power, CDL, and ISA credentials. Hourly pay ranges from $40-46.

Safety Specialist Senior

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical or continuing education in forestry, utility vegetation management, or logging
• Valid Driver's License
• CPR / First Aid
• OSHA 30
• Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) or Consulting Utility Forester Safety Professional (CUFSP)
• Electric Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP)

Experience includes five years in arboriculture or military, with at least one year in a trainer or safety role, and relevant safety observation work. Desired certifications are similar to Expert level. Hourly pay is $36-42.

Safety Specialist Intermediate

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical or continuing education in forestry, utility vegetation management, or logging
• Valid Driver's License
• CPR / First Aid

Experience includes three years in arboriculture or military, with at least one year in a trainer or safety position. Desired certifications include CTSP or CUFSP, OSHA 30 focused on electric power, CDL, ISA credentials, and EHAP. Hourly pay ranges from $32-38.

Safety Specialist Associate

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical or continuing education in forestry, utility vegetation management, or logging
• Valid Driver's License
• CPR / First Aid

Preferred experience includes 10 years in utility tree work and certifications like CSP, OHST, or CIH. Hourly pay is $29-34.

We are an EEO employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records per the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. We cannot sponsor visas at this time.