Quality Specialist – Electric Distribution

Jobtailor; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Field Safety & Compliance Lead to oversee audits of electrical distribution work, ensure adherence to OSHA/NESC standards, and mentor field personnel. You will facilitate safety meetings, update safety handbooks, and coordinate training with operations teams.

Ideal candidates bring 20+ years in leadership roles within electric distribution, strong presentation skills, and a proven ability to work independently in dynamic field environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 years experience with time served in a leadership role.
• Experience in Electric Distribution, Overhead and/or Underground, or directional boring.
• OSHA 20 and/or OSHA 30
• Thorough knowledge of industry approved T&D work methods and practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to interpret job prints / staking sheets.
• Ability to work independently and respond to dynamic field environments.
• Ability to set up meeting rooms, audio-visual equipment, and other training aids.
• Knowledge of OSHA & NESC
• Ability to create presentations and speak to groups of people
• Knowledge of electrical theory and electrical distribution equipment
• Ability to use basic office equipment (computer, phone, fax, copier, etc.)
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate effectively, including email and public speaking settings
• Ability to look up at structures up to 100ft
• Ability to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds
• Ability to bend or squat as needed
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time with occasional remote work as approved by supervisor
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must reside in service territory or mileage requirement, if applicable
• Must be allowed access to customer / client property
• Wears company issued FR clothing and additional PPE required for the scope of work

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular field audits of in-progress and completed work
• Identify non-compliant or unsatisfactory work per customer standards
• Visually inspect proper equipment setup and use on work sites
• Verify compliant pulling, rigging, hoisting, and storage methods
• Input data using company-preferred programs to track safety and compliance
• Identify and evaluate working conditions and make adjustments to ensure employee safety and health
• Facilitate formal safety or quality meetings
• Provide coaching and mentoring to field employees
• Assist with presenting new products and assembly procedures to operations
• Identify training needs by reviewing incidents, near-miss reports, and job briefings
• Comply with PSC safety, operating, and information security policies and report unsafe practices or suspected incidents
• Participate in advisory teams as requested
• Support emergency preparedness and response plans, including storm or outage events
• Research and select safety products, PPE, and tooling
• Complete required company training courses
• Update supervisors when customer specifications change
• Assist with updating and developing the safety handbook and safe work practices
• Travel for conferences, training, and meetings
• Perform other directed duties and activities

Skills

Field Auditing

Safety Compliance

Data Input & Tracking

Interpreting Job Prints

Presentations

Identifying Training Needs

Evaluating Working Conditions

Coaching & Mentoring

Researching Safety Products

Effective Communication

Public Speaking

Independent Work

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

Basic Office Equipment

Audio-Visual Equipment

Safety Products

PPE

Company-Preferred Programs

Job description

• Conduct regular field audits of in-progress and completed work
• Identify non-compliant or unsatisfactory work per customer standards
• Visually inspect proper equipment setup and use on work sites
• Verify compliant pulling, rigging, hoisting, and storage methods
• Input data using company-preferred programs to track safety and compliance
• Identify and evaluate working conditions and make adjustments to ensure employee safety and health
• Facilitate formal safety or quality meetings
• Provide coaching and mentoring to field employees
• Assist with presenting new products and assembly procedures to operations
• Identify training needs by reviewing incidents, near-miss reports, and job briefings
• Comply with PSC safety, operating, and information security policies and report unsafe practices or suspected incidents
• Participate in advisory teams as requested
• Support emergency preparedness and response plans, including storm or outage events
• Research and select safety products, PPE, and tooling
• Complete required company training courses
• Update supervisors when customer specifications change
• Assist with updating and developing the safety handbook and safe work practices
• Travel for conferences, training, and meetings
• Perform other directed duties and activities

Requirements

• Minimum of 20 years’ experience with time served in a leadership role
• Experience in Electric Distribution, Overhead and/or Underground, or directional boring
• OSHA 20 and/or OSHA 30
• Thorough knowledge of industry approved T&D work methods and practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to interpret job prints / staking sheets
• Ability to work independently and respond to dynamic field environments
• Ability to set up meeting rooms, audio-visual equipment, and other training aids
• Knowledge of OSHA & NESC
• Ability to create presentations and speak to groups of people
• Knowledge of electrical theory and electrical distribution equipment
• Ability to use basic office equipment (computer, phone, fax, copier, etc.)
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate effectively, including email and public speaking settings
• Ability to look up at structures up to 100ft
• Ability to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds
• Ability to bend or squat as needed
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time with occasional remote work as approved by supervisor
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must reside in service territory or mileage requirement, if applicable
• Must be allowed access to customer / client property
• Wears company issued FR clothing and additional PPE required for the scope of work

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in Electric Distribution and safety compliance, with a strong focus on conducting field audits, mentoring employees, and ensuring adherence to OSHA and NESC standards. Proficient in creating presentations and facilitating safety meetings while maintaining effective communication in dynamic environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 20 Years Experience in Leadership Role
• OSHA 20 and/or OSHA 30 Certification
• Knowledge of Electrical Theory and Distribution Equipment
• Experience in Electric Distribution, Overhead and/or Underground
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Field Auditing
• Safety Compliance
• Data Input and Tracking
• Interpreting Job Prints
• Creating Presentations
• Using Microsoft Office
• Identifying Training Needs
• Evaluating Working Conditions
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Researching Safety Products

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Public Speaking
• Independent Work
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• OSHA 20 Certification
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• Electric Distribution
• T&D Work Methods
• NESC Standards
• Safety Handbook Development
• Emergency Preparedness

Tools & Technologies

• Basic Office Equipment
• Audio-Visual Equipment
• Safety Products
• PPE
• Company-Preferred Programs