Sr. Utility Safety Specialist

EDG; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Jackson, MS seeks a Sr. Utility Safety Specialist to provide safety services for Transmission and Distribution projects within the Electric Utility industry.

This role emphasizes field safety around substations and aims to reduce injuries and losses while promoting a strong safety culture. The position requires extensive utility safety experience, knowledge of OSHA regulations, and the ability to coach contractors and staff. Occasional travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires ten (10) years’ experience in a Safety Specialist or similar role with at least five (5) years in Electric Utility (Transmission or Distribution).
• Must be knowledgeable and able to interpret and cite OSHA regulations and provide guidance to construction crews and management on proper application.
• COSS/CUSP certification preferred; OSHA 500 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety in the field by observing, coaching and taking action to avert safety related incidents.
• Conduct field observations to assure compliance with OSHA regulations and Utility Company Safety rules.
• Conduct close call/good catch and ongoing accident investigations.
• Identify and address safety concerns and quality issues across project parts.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

OSHA 500 certification

COSS/CUSP certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Utility Safety Specialist

Date Opened: 9/25/2026

Location: Jackson

Industry: Electric Utilities

Department: Electric Grid Services

Employment Type: Casual

Part-Time Available: Yes

FLSA Exemption: Non- Exempt

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

Job Summary

This position provides safety services and expertise for projects on Transmission and Distribution Systems within the Electric Utility Industry. Experience working in and around electric utility substations is an important aspect of this position and should be emphasized in replying to this job posting. This position implements and coordinates programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, and financial losses. The ability to influence others about the importance of safety by using your passion, knowledge and skills will be key to being successful in this position.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Champion safety in the field by observing, coaching and taking action to avert safety related incidents
• Conduct field observations to assure compliance of OSHA regulations and Utility Company Safety rules
• Conduct close call/good catch and ongoing accident investigations
• Identify and address safety concerns and quality issues associated with the different parts of the project
• Conduct site and field visits in accordance with each scope
• Participate in design constructability reviews
• Ensure that contractors are in compliance with Utility Company mandated safety training (Safety manual work procedures, Combination grounding-Transmission Lines, Substation De-Energized Work Plan)
• Conduct Pre Construction/Safety Kickoff meetings to outline what is expected of contractors
• Conduct safety stand downs as applicable regularly and immediately after safety concerns or issues are observed
• Audit JSA/JHA’s, daily and as tasks change on the job
• Set safe work expectations according to OSHA and Utility Company regulations in accordance with governance processes
• Safety - Tailboard conference attendance/review, JSA development/review, observations/hazard analysis reviews
• Monitor skills and abilities of contractors for task, mental and physical state, public exposure, accident/incident reporting
• Identifies and addresses all project safety and environmental hazards and concerns

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• High School Diploma or the equivalent;
• Requires ten (10) years’ experience in a Safety Specialist or similar role with a minimum of five (5) years’ of that experience in the Electric Utility industry (Transmission or Distribution);
• Must be knowledgeable and be able to interpret and cite OSHA regulations and provide guidance to construction crews and upper management on the proper application of these regulations in the workplace.
• COSS, CUSP-Certified Utility Safety certification preferred;
• OSHA 500 certification preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily conducted at Project Construction Sites within Utility Company service area (may require occasional travel to other services areas).This might include electric Substations, Transmission and Distribution lines.
• Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel.
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.

Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation):

• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds;
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively;
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Other Drug Free Workplace

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-free workplace. Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screen by urinalysis.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to the requirements of EDG’s drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.