Senior Safety Representative (HSE)

C2O Americas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

C2O Americas is seeking an experienced Senior Safety Representative to support transmission and distribution, high-voltage upgrades, and substation construction projects across the Northeastern United States.

The role provides field safety leadership, develops site-specific safety programs, and collaborates with construction leadership and crews to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance. Travel to project sites is required as projects span multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Significant safety experience supporting transmission, distribution, or major construction projects.
• Experience developing site-specific safety plans and leading field teams.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety plans for high-voltage transmission, distribution, and substation construction.
• Provide daily field safety oversight and enforce safety requirements.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments; document findings.
• Create JSAs, PTAs, AHAs and deliver toolbox talks and safety training.
• Promote Stop Work Authority and address unsafe conditions promptly.
• Investigate incidents and ensure proper reporting and corrective actions.
• Track observations, incidents, corrective actions, and lost-time events.
• Coordinate with management, contractors, clients, and medical personnel on safety matters.

Skills

Safety leadership

Field safety oversight

Hazard identification

JSAs/JHAs

Safety training

Communication

Education

OSHA 30 certification

CHST / CSP certification preferred

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Senior Safety Representative – HSE

Company: C2O
Location: Various Locations – Northeastern United States
Employment: Project-Based / Full-Time
Position Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award

Position Overview

C2O is seeking an experienced Senior Safety Representative to support major Transmission & Distribution (T&D), high-voltage upgrade, and substation construction projects at various locations throughout the Northeastern United States.

The Senior Safety Representative will provide field safety leadership and oversight for construction crews performing high-risk transmission, distribution, and substation activities. The successful candidate will have strong experience developing and implementing site-specific safety programs, working directly with construction leadership and craft personnel, identifying hazards, and ensuring compliance with company, client, and regulatory safety requirements.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety plans for high-voltage transmission, distribution, and substation construction activities.

Provide daily field safety oversight and enforce applicable company, client, OSHA, and project safety requirements.

Conduct safety inspections, observations, audits, and hazard assessments.

Develop and review Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Pre-Task Analyses (PTAs), and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).

Develop and deliver toolbox talks and safety training for field personnel.

Establish and enforce PPE requirements based on project hazards and work activities.

Promote Stop Work Authority and ensure unsafe conditions and behaviors are addressed promptly.

Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, and property-damage events and ensure proper documentation and reporting.

Track safety observations, incidents, corrective actions, and lost-time events.

Coordinate with project management, supervisors, contractors, clients, and medical personnel regarding safety-related matters.

Support pre-mobilization planning, required safety documentation, emergency response plans, and site evacuation plans.

Implement programs to identify jobsite hazards, potential exposures, and appropriate mitigation measures.

Assist with developing project and departmental safety procedures, handbooks, orientation materials, and new-hire requirements.

Promote safety awareness and employee engagement through recognition and incentive initiatives.

Provide safety leadership across multiple projects or sites when required.

Participate in client and company safety audits and ensure identified corrective actions are completed.

Preferred Qualifications

Significant safety experience supporting Transmission & Distribution, high-voltage, substation, utility, or major construction projects.

Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and electrical/construction safety requirements.

Experience with JSAs/JHAs, PTAs, AHAs, toolbox talks, incident investigations, and corrective-action management.

Knowledge of excavation, crane and rigging, electrical, energized work, fall protection, heavy equipment, and other high-risk construction activities.

Experience overseeing contractor and subcontractor safety performance.

Ability to communicate effectively with craft employees, supervisors, project managers, clients, and senior leadership.

Demonstrated ability to manage safety responsibilities across multiple crews or project locations.

Strong documentation, reporting, training, and organizational skills.

OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR preferred.

CHST, CSP, or other recognized safety credentials are a plus.

Ability and willingness to travel to project locations throughout the Northeastern United States.

About the Opportunity

C2O is looking for safety professionals who can provide strong field leadership while building productive relationships with construction teams. The ideal candidate understands that an effective safety program requires more than compliance—it requires consistent field presence, accountability, hazard recognition, communication, and employee engagement.

Multiple project locations may be available throughout the Northeastern United States.

Please Note: This position and associated project assignments are contingent upon contract award.