Senior Safety Coordinator

Insight Global; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Safety Coordinator to oversee safety on electrical utility transmission and distribution projects, with a primary focus on storm restoration activities. The role requires field leadership, audits, and strong OSHA knowledge to protect crews.

You will walk job sites, enforce safety rules, coordinate training, and lead emergency response during storms, ensuring compliance with safety standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety experience in electrical utility projects.
• 3+ years working directly with utility construction crews or outside line crews.
• Former Lineman, Foreman, or field leader who moved into safety.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA utility standards, especially OSHA 1910.269.
• Experience conducting field audits and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Walk job sites and observe crews to ensure OSHA and utility safety compliance.
• Monitor energized electrical work and grounding procedures for safety.
• Conduct job safety briefings and coach employees.
• Support storm response with preparation, mobilization, and deployment efforts.
• Act as safety lead during power restoration and ICS procedures.
• Deliver safety training and maintain readiness programs.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA 1910.269

Field audits

Incident investigations

Storm response

Training delivery

Job description

This is a Senior Safety Coordinator position supporting utility power line construction projects (Transmission & Distribution, or T&D). The biggest focus is storm restoration work, meaning when hurricanes, tornadoes, ice storms, or other major weather events knock out power, this person helps ensure crews restore power safely.

Who is the ideal candidate?

The hiring manager would love someone who has:

• 5+ years of safety experience supporting electrical utility, transmission, or distribution projects
• 3+ years working directly with utility construction crews or outside line crews
• Former Lineman, Foreman, or field leader who moved into safety
• Strong knowledge of OSHA utility standards, especially OSHA 1910.269
• Experience conducting field audits, safety observations, and incident investigations

Day-to-day responsibilities

Safety Oversight

• Walk job sites and observe crews working
• Make sure workers follow OSHA and utility safety rules
• Ensure safe grounding procedures are being used
• Monitor energized electrical work
• Conduct job safety briefings and coach employees

Storm Response

• Help prepare crews before major storm events
• Support emergency mobilization and deployment efforts
• Monitor crew fatigue and work/rest schedules
• Ensure Incident Command System (ICS) procedures are followed
• Act as the safety lead during power restoration efforts

Training

• Deliver safety training to employees
• Train crews on:
• OSHA 1910.269
• Arc flash safety
• Grounding procedures
• Energized work practices
• Maintain First Aid, CPR, AED, and rescue programs
• Investigate injuries, accidents, and near misses
• Determine root causes
• Recommend corrective actions
• Coordinate medical response when needed

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
• OSHA
• NESC (National Electrical Safety Code)
• MUTCD (Traffic Control Standards)
• Client-specific utility requirements
• Maintain safety documentation and reporting