Safety Representative

Elecnor Hawkeye; Maine; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utility construction seeks a Senior Safety Director to foster a robust safety culture in their operations. The role involves overseeing health, safety, and environment (HSE) activities, ensuring compliance, and promoting continuous improvement for workforce wellbeing. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and expertise in safety regulations, significantly impacting operational excellence.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in utility/construction field or equivalent college degree.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA laws and regulations.
• Must obtain Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) certification within 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Inspect work areas and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Conduct safety audits and deliver quality presentations.
• Implement accident prevention activities and training.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or degree in Safety

Recognized safety certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

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Senior Safety Director CUSP - Gas & Electric Utility Construction

Job Summary: This position plays a critical role in fostering a strong safety culture by organizing, coordinating, and maintaining Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) activities—including training, compliance, and risk mitigation—for the assigned Operating area. As a key member of the safety team, this role reports to the Safety Manager and collaborates closely with other safety professionals across the company. The ideal candidate will serve not only as a compliance expert but also as a proactive leader who drives continuous improvement, engages field teams, and champions safety as a core value. This is a highly visible position with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workforce wellbeing, operational excellence, and regulatory performance. If you're passionate about safety, energized by field engagement, and ready to contribute to a dynamic organization, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, state and federal safety policies and regulations.
• Perform safety audits and provide reports. Serve as a catalyst to ensure compliance.
• Develop and promote a culture that delivers safe workers and a safe work place.
• Implement accident prevention activities as directed or needed.
• Act as the technical resource in respective Operating area for HSE and DOT related issues.
• Conduct safety orientation and training in a timely, professional manner. Deliver quality presentations.
• Conduct accident investigations on time.
• Assist in injury/illness case management to limit OSHA recordability.
• Make internal and external customer service a top priority.
• Assist Operating area management in executing safety responsibilities and in making safety efforts successful.
• Provide positive, proactive leadership by example.
• Recommend safety improvement/accident prevention methods.
• Work with Operating area management to integrate HSE into daily work procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Safety Manager and Safety Director.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree or a degree in Safety or related field preferred.
• A recognized safety certification a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the utility and/or construction field.
• Experience in the utility and/or construction field may be substituted with a College degree in Safety or a related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA laws and regulations.
• Current valid driver’s license. Must be able to meet the Company’s driving standards.
• Able to travel regularly with overnights as needed. Flexibility to work additional hours/weekends as required.
• Strong supervisory/management skills, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Good time management skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Ability to be hands-on, comfortable speaking and presenting to groups.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Must be able to work independently as well as on a team.
• Must be able to obtain the Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) certification within 4 years from hire date.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, Quality Assurance, and Training

• Industries

  Construction and Utilities

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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