Field Safety Supervisor

Matrix Project Services; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans including medical, dental

Disability benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Matrix Project Services seeks a Field Safety Supervisor to lead on-site safety across electrical construction and service projects. You will conduct inspections, mentor crews on hazard awareness, and enforce OSHA and NFPA 70E standards.

Responsibilities include developing site safety plans, performing audits, investigating incidents, and maintaining records. Occasional travel and strong communication with project teams are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years safety experience in construction or electrical environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and NFPA 70E.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site visits to monitor safety performance and compliance.
• Coach and mentor field personnel on safe work practices and PPE usage.
• Review Job Safety Analyses (JSA) with foremen and crews.
• Develop and implement site-specific safety plans.
• Perform safety audits, inspections, and document findings.

Skills

Safety leadership

Electrical safety

Field supervision

OSHA compliance

NFPA 70E knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Field Safety Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and well‑being of field personnel working on electrical construction and service projects. This position provides on-site safety leadership, conducts inspections, supports crews with hazard mitigation, and ensures adherence to company policies, OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and industry best practices. The Field Safety Supervisor partners closely with project managers, foremen, and electricians to maintain a proactive safety culture.

Job Summary

The Field Safety Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and well‑being of field personnel working on electrical construction and service projects. This position provides on-site safety leadership, conducts inspections, supports crews with hazard mitigation, and ensures adherence to company policies, OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and industry best practices. The Field Safety Supervisor partners closely with project managers, foremen, and electricians to maintain a proactive safety culture.

Essential Functions

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
• Conduct daily site visits to active electrical projects to monitor safety performance and compliance.
• Coach and mentor field employees on safe work practices, electrical hazard awareness, and proper use of PPE.
• Review, coach and mentor foremen on Job Safety Analysis (JSA) documents.
• Support operations and project managers through development and implementation of site‑specific safety plans.
• Perform routine safety audits, equipment inspections, and site walkthroughs; document findings and corrective actions.
• Complete company required safety observations during site visits.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, client, and company safety standards.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and enforce compliance requirements.
• Assist with incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and development of corrective action plans. Provide direct employee support as needed.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation.
• Deliver field training on electrical safety, fall protection, confined space, equipment operation, JSA, and other required topics.
• Support onboarding of new hires through safety orientation program and company policy review.
• Complete new employee, random and post incident drug testing on an as needed basis.
• Routine interact with warehouse operations to assist with safety equipment inspection and facility inspections.
• Attend client sponsored meetings on an as needed basis to enhance knowledge and relationships with customers.
• Perform additional duties as directed by manager.
• Occasional overnight travel will be required to support field operations, audits and projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years safety experience as an individual contributor in construction or electrical substation or equivalent background, plus 1-3 years of previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of substation and electrical experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and ability to enforce all federal state, local and company safety regulations required.
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, digital reporting tools and safety management systems.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures essential.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are also required.

Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including

• medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• disability benefits
• life and AD&D insurance
• an employee assistance program (EAP)
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• a robust wellness program
• adoption assistance

Some employees may also be eligible for paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a performance or safety bonus program.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a culture of engagement, respect, collaboration and teamwork. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.