Safety Specialist

Coneybeare, Llc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coneybeare, Llc is seeking an experienced Field Safety Manager to provide hands‑on safety oversight across electric utility construction projects, including overhead distribution, substation, URD, and transmission work. This role requires field credibility and the ability to earn trust from crews through firsthand craft experience.

Ideal candidates have extensive hands‑on utility construction safety experience, a proven ability to gain buy‑in from field crews, and are comfortable with regular

Qualifications

• Hands-on field experience in utility construction including overhead distribution, substations, URD, and transmission.
• Cree dentials to earn trust from field crews through hands-on knowledge.
• Willingness to travel regionally, including NY trips every other week.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with field crews.
• Certifications are a plus, not required.
• Located in or near Philadelphia area.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on safety oversight across electric utility construction projects.
• Earn trust of field crews through credibility and hands-on knowledge.
• Collaborate with site supervision to enforce safety protocols and practices.

Skills

Hands-on field experience in utility

Safety oversight across electric utils

Credibility with field crews

Willingness to travel regionally

Interpersonal communication skills

Commitment to travel requirements

Utility asset focus (electric only)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Field Safety Manager to provide hands‑on safety oversight across electric utility construction projects, including overhead distribution, substation, underground residential distribution (URD), and transmission‑level work. This role requires genuine field credibility — someone who has "done the work" and can earn the trust of crews through firsthand craft experience, not just safety credentials.

Required Qualifications

Must‑Have Skills:

• Hands‑on field experience in utility construction; retired linemen or professionals with direct field craft experience are strongly preferred
• Comprehensive safety oversight experience spanning overhead distribution, substation, URD, and transmission work
• Exclusive focus on electric assets (no gas experience required)
• Proven ability to earn respect and buy‑in from field crews through credibility and hands‑on knowledge
• Willingness and comfort with regular regional travel, including trips to New York (National Grid territory) approximately every other week — hesitancy toward New York travel will disqualify candidates
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work alongside crews in demanding field environments without complaint
• Demonstrated commitment to the role and its travel requirements

Nice‑to‑Have Skills:

• Retired lineman background (highly preferred)
• Construction manager or general foreman background with strong safety skills
• Familiarity with utility properties such as PECO, Delmarva, ACE, JCP&L, Met‑Ed, PSEG, and National Grid
• Safety certifications or licensure (a plus, not required)
• Located in or near the Philadelphia area

Experience & Certifications

• Significant field‑based utility experience required; specific years flexible depending on background
• Certifications are a plus but not strictly required.