Substation Safety Watcher: Onsite Hazard Monitor

HazTek Inc.; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

HazTek Safety Management is seeking a Safety Watcher in North Jersey to monitor active construction sites near energized substations and switchyards. The role emphasizes hazard identification, credential verification, and collaboration with safety and security personnel.

You will provide continuous safety coverage, enforce procedures, and intervene when risks arise to protect workers and infrastructure. Prior experience in safety or security is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of full-time and consistent work experience.
• Experience working in a safety or security environment.
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction or General Industry preferred.
• NCS First Aid/CPR/AED Certification preferred.
• Construction Industry Experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926 regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety coverage at assigned active construction sites.
• Conduct routine visual observations of personnel, work activities, and site conditions.
• Identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, practices, or activities.
• Communicate identified safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Intervene to prevent unsafe activities and Stop the Job when necessary.
• Verify identification, safety, security, and access badges.
• Coordinate with contractors and safety personnel to resolve credentialing issues.
• Escort personnel when credentialing or access issues arise.
• Escalate unresolved credentialing or authorization concerns.
• Maintain visible safety presence on sites.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Observation of hazards

Judgment under safety conditions

Effective safety communication

Situational awareness

Follow safety procedures

Mobile device credential verification

Independent work with communication

Intervene when unsafe

Education

High School Diploma

OSHA 30 Hour Construction or General Industry

NCS First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Construction Industry Experience

OSHA 1910/1926 knowledge

Job description

HazTek Safety Management is seeking a Safety Watcher in North Jersey to monitor active construction sites near energized substations and switchyards. The role emphasizes hazard identification, credential verification, and collaboration with safety and security personnel.

You will provide continuous safety coverage, enforce procedures, and intervene when risks arise to protect workers and infrastructure. Prior experience in safety or security is preferred.