Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – Electrical Substation (Qualified Person)

Employment Type: Contract

Project Duration: 3 Months (Starting May)

Location: Richmond, VA (Downtown)

Compensation: $50 – $55/hour Potential Per Diem

Position Overview

This role will serve as the on-site EHS Supervisor supporting electrical substation work, with a strong emphasis on electrical safety oversight and compliance with OSHA Subpart V requirements. The position requires a qualified electrical professional capable of independently overseeing crews, identifying system voltages, and ensuring safe work practices around energized equipment.

The ideal candidate will bring experience working in or around high-voltage substations and demonstrate the ability to lead safety efforts in a highly regulated, high-risk environment.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of site safety with a primary focus on electrical hazard recognition, compliance, and safe execution of work within an energized substation environment. The EHS Supervisor will act as the competent and qualified safety authority on-site, ensuring crews operate safely and in accordance with OSHA and client-specific requirements.

• Provide daily on-site EHS leadership for all construction and electrical activities

• Serve as the designated qualified electrical supervisor overseeing crew safety

• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart V (Electric Power Transmission & Distribution)

• Oversee work within energized substations independent of owner representation

• Identify system voltages using one-line diagrams and communicate hazards effectively

• Enforce and maintain Minimum Approach Distances (MAD) from energized conductors

• Lead daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and Pre-Task Planning (PTP) meetings

• Monitor high-risk work activities including energized work, LOTO, and confined space (as applicable)

• Ensure proper use of PPE, insulated tools, and protective equipment for electrical work

• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and field observations

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation

• Maintain site access control including badging and gate security responsibilities

• Coordinate closely with project leadership and client representatives to ensure safe operations

• Promote a proactive safety culture through field engagement and workforce interaction

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

7 years of construction EHS experience dealing with electrical

Direct experience working in high-voltage electrical substations strongly preferred

Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams

Experience overseeing electrical crews in energized environments

Strong understanding of hazard recognition and control methods for electrical work

Ability to work independently as the primary on-site safety authority

Certifications (Required / Preferred)

Required:

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

Qualified Electrical Worker (per OSHA definition)

Demonstrated competency in OSHA 1926 Subpart V requirements

Preferred:

NFPA 70E Training

First Aid / CPR / AED

Electrical Safety Training (Substation or Utility-specific)

CHST, STSC, or ASP