Safety Specialist- Substation

PowerGrid Services; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerGrid Services is seeking a Safety Specialist to lead safety on Substation Construction projects across the Eastern United States. The role provides hands-on safety leadership for direct-hire employees and subcontractors, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.

As a trusted member of the project team, you will identify risks, develop practical solutions, conduct training, investigate incidents, and champion a

Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.
• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience.
• Experience supporting utility, energy, industrial, electrical, or construction projects.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, incident investigations, and risk assessment practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the Eastern United States.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee safety programs on active substation construction projects
• Conduct safety observations, audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
• Develop, deliver, and document safety training and educational programs
• Lead incident, injury, property damage, and near-miss investigations
• Create and maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
• Partner with project teams to proactively identify and mitigate risks
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and project compliance
• Maintain safety records, reports, metrics, and training documentation
• Promote continuous improvement through coaching, mentoring, and positive safety leadership

Skills

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certificate

5+ years construction safety

Experience with utility/energy/indust.

OSHA regulations knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication and organization

Independent work & multitasking

Valid driver's license

Extensive travel in Eastern US

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Safety Specialist - Substation Construction

Are you a safety professional with experience supporting utility, energy, or construction projects? Do you thrive in the field, building relationships, influencing safe work practices, and helping teams succeed? If so, we'd like to speak with you.

We are seeking a Safety Specialist to support Substation Construction projects throughout the Eastern United States. This role provides hands-on safety leadership for direct-hire employees and subcontractors, helping ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.

As a trusted member of the project team, you'll help identify risks, develop practical solutions, conduct training, investigate incidents, and champion a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.

What You'll Do

• Support and oversee safety programs on active substation construction projects
• Conduct safety observations, audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
• Develop, deliver, and document safety training and educational programs
• Lead incident, injury, property damage, and near-miss investigations
• Create and maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
• Partner with project teams to proactively identify and mitigate risks
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and project compliance
• Maintain safety records, reports, metrics, and training documentation
• Promote continuous improvement through coaching, mentoring, and positive safety leadership

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification
• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience
• Experience supporting utility, energy, industrial, electrical, or construction projects
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, incident investigations, and risk assessment practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Valid driver's license
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the Eastern United States

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 500 and/or OSHA 501 Authorized Trainer Certification
• CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor Certification
• Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E and electrical safety standards
• Experience overseeing subcontractor safety programs

What We're Looking For

• Strong safety leadership and field presence
• Effective coaching and mentoring skills
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis expertise
• Excellent relationship-building abilities
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• A commitment to safety excellence and continuous improvement

This position requires extensive travel throughout the Eastern United States, including overnight travel. Work will primarily be performed in active substation construction environments and will involve exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, noise, dust, and electrical construction activities.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on critical power infrastructure projects while helping teams return home safely each day, we'd love to hear from you.