What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist- Substation position at PowerGrid Services?
Job Summary
The Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and supporting safety programs for Substation construction projects throughout the Eastern Region. This position provides field safety leadership for direct-hire employees and subcontractors by promoting a culture of safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting training, and supporting risk management initiatives.
The Safety Specialist serves as a trusted resource to project teams by identifying hazards, developing mitigation strategies, conducting investigations, and ensuring work activities are performed safely and efficiently. This role requires extensive travel and a strong field presence supporting multiple projects.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and supporting safety programs for Substation construction projects throughout the Eastern Region. This position provides field safety leadership for direct-hire employees and subcontractors by promoting a culture of safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting training, and supporting risk management initiatives.
The Safety Specialist serves as a trusted resource to project teams by identifying hazards, developing mitigation strategies, conducting investigations, and ensuring work activities are performed safely and efficiently. This role requires extensive travel and a strong field presence supporting multiple projects.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Oversee and support safety programs for Substation construction projects throughout the East Region.
- Conduct routine field safety observations, audits, and inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, conduct, and document safety training related to substation construction activities, hazard recognition, and safe work practices.
- Lead incident, injury, property damage, and near-miss investigations and determine root causes.
- Develop, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive action plans.
- Create and maintain Project Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
- Partner with project management, supervisors, craft personnel, and subcontractors to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
- Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee engagement activities.
- Monitor subcontractor safety performance and ensure adherence to project safety standards.
- Maintain safety records, training documentation, inspection reports, and project metrics.
- Support compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and customer-specific safety requirements.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, mentoring, and positive safety leadership.
- Participate in project planning activities to ensure safety considerations are integrated into project execution.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of construction safety experience.
- Experience supporting electrical utility, industrial, energy, or construction projects.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, incident investigation techniques, and risk assessment processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple projects.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively throughout the Eastern United States.
- Experience supporting Substation construction projects.
- OSHA 500 and/or OSHA 501 Authorized Trainer Certification.
- CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor Certification.
- Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP).
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certification.
- Knowledge of NFPA 70E and electrical safety standards.
- Experience overseeing subcontractor safety performance.
- Strong understanding of construction safety principles and best practices.
- Ability to recognize and control workplace hazards.
- Effective incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
- Strong organizational and documentation abilities.
- Excellent coaching, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build relationships with field personnel and project leadership.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety excellence and continuous improvement.
- Extensive travel throughout the Eastern United States, including overnight travel.
- Work performed primarily in active Substation construction environments.
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, uneven terrain, noise, dust, and electrical construction activities.
- Ability to walk long distances on construction sites and occasionally climb ladders and structures.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- May be required to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours based on project demands or emergency response needs.