Senior Field Safety Leader – Utilities & Construction

Henkels & McCoy; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term & Long-Term Dis/

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy West is seeking an experienced Senior Field Safety Specialist in Hayward, CA to lead safety initiatives across utility construction operations. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, safety culture, and ongoing improvement across projects.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of construction safety leadership, with knowledge of OSHA standards and experience in power transmission/distribution construction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of construction/utility safety experience.
• Experience in power transmission/distribution line construction preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Advise on safety policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Conduct routine safety inspections of construction sites, facilities, equipment, and operations.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses for serious incidents.
• Develop corrective action plans and monitor implementation to address unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Mentor and train junior safety professionals and field personnel to strengthen safety performance.
• Interface with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies regarding safety-related matters.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Risk assessments

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Henkels & McCoy West is seeking an experienced Senior Field Safety Specialist in Hayward, CA to lead safety initiatives across utility construction operations. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, safety culture, and ongoing improvement across projects.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of construction safety leadership, with knowledge of OSHA standards and experience in power transmission/distribution construction.