Regional Field Safety Leader – Electric Transmission

NG Gilbert Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid Time Off and health benefits

401(k) with company match

Growth and development opportunities

A field-focused role with the ability\

Job summary

NG Gilbert is seeking a Regional Safety Specialist to support our line construction operations across an assigned geographic area. This field-focused role spends significant time visiting crews and active job sites, coaching, and enforcing safe work practices.

You will translate complex safety requirements into practical field applications, lead safety coaching, conduct incident investigations, and collaborate with the Health & Safety Team to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Electrical Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in electric utility transmission and distribution, line construction, electrical utility safety, or comparable field-based safety leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart V, including requirements applicable to qualified employees performing transmission and distribution work.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA construction requirements, including fall protection, excavation, cranes and derricks, material handling, PPE, and electrical safety.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution construction practices, equipment, terminology, and hazards.
• Familiarity with electrical protective equipment, minimum approach distances, grounding, equipotential protection, arc-flash protection, job briefings, and electrical safe-work practices.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, field observations, compliance audits, safety coaching, and employee training.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them to actual field conditions.
• Strong communication and practical problem-solving skills with the ability to influence employees and operational leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital reporting or inspection systems.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong field presence at staging areas, job sites, rights-of-way, substations, and other active work locations.
• Complete crew and job-site visits through safety walks, field observations, and direct interaction with employees and frontline leaders.
• Coach employees and operational leaders on hazard recognition, job planning, risk controls, and safe execution of work.
• Support effective job briefings and reinforce stop-work expectations when immediate high-risk conditions are identified.
• Build credibility with crews and leadership through technical knowledge, practical coaching, and collaborative problem-solving.

Skills

Field safety leadership

T&D safety

Incident investigations

Hazard recognition

Safety coaching

Regulatory compliance

PPE knowledge

Safety training

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Preferred: Associate or bachelor's in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital reporting systems

Job description

NG Gilbert is seeking a Regional Safety Specialist to support our line construction operations across an assigned geographic area. This field-focused role spends significant time visiting crews and active job sites, coaching, and enforcing safe work practices.

You will translate complex safety requirements into practical field applications, lead safety coaching, conduct incident investigations, and collaborate with the Health & Safety Team to drive continuous improvement.