Senior Field Safety Leader – Electric Utility

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with matching contribution

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

An electric utility company located in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a Safety Representative to lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance across operations. This full-time position involves mentoring teams, conducting field safety checks, and implementing safety protocols to reduce operational risks. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5-7 years of experience in the utility sector. A strong emphasis on safety culture and operational excellence is key to this role.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of utility or energy-related experience.
• Experience in field operations within electric utility.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership across assigned units.
• Verify execution of safety controls for high-risk tasks.
• Conduct routine, planned field engagements for safety.

Skills

Safety leadership

Coaching skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Intelex

Job description

An electric utility company located in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a Safety Representative to lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance across operations. This full-time position involves mentoring teams, conducting field safety checks, and implementing safety protocols to reduce operational risks. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5-7 years of experience in the utility sector. A strong emphasis on safety culture and operational excellence is key to this role.