QA/QC Field Inspector II

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Field Safety Specialist/ QA/QC Field Inspector II
Location: Albany NY 12204
Duration: 6+ months 

Description:
Job Purpose
As a Field Safety Specialist, you will work to improve the overall safety culture and ensure regulatory and company compliance by implementing and maintaining safety programs across operations. You will work closely with field personnel and develop positive, professional relationships with all levels of management, represented employees, contractors, and external stakeholders during all phases of operation.

This is a field-based position encompassing worksites throughout the assigned service territory and requires daily travel to work sites. The position primarily supports electric operations, while also providing safety support to operational support groups such as Facilities and Fleet.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted safety advisor, promoting safe work practices, identifying and mitigating risks, and driving continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform field visits to job sites to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Conduct safety audits, observations, inspections, and compliance assessments across transmission, distribution, substation, construction, facilities, and fleet operations.
• Cultivate safety and health knowledge, awareness, and skills among frontline workers.
• Serve as the safety subject matter expert during large project planning, pre-job reviews, site walk-throughs, execution activities, and post-project evaluations.
• Communicate safety and health information during employee meetings, safety committee meetings, and operational briefings.
• Support contractor safety management activities, audits, and performance evaluations.
• Provide coverage and support for other safety team members during vacations, absences, and emergency situations.
• Respond to emergency situations and perform a key role in storm restoration and emergency response activities.
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with field personnel, leadership, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, learning, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of related safety experience, where safety oversight and responsibilities comprised at least 90% of overall job duties.
• Thorough knowledge of:
• OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910 and 1926)
• OSHA 1910.269 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
• DOT regulations
• Applicable ANSI standards
• Utility safety best practices
• Strong public speaking, training, and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to effectively manage and prioritize daily and weekly activities.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and safety management systems.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle - miles reimbursed. Travel extensively throughout the service territory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Electric Utility Safety, Facilities Safety, Construction Safety, or related operational environments.
• Certified through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), including:
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST)
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Or other relevant safety certification
• Experience supporting electric transmission, distribution, substation, fleet, or facilities operations.
• Knowledge of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles.
• Experience leading field-based safety initiatives and continuous improvement programs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of electric utility hazards, including:
• Electrical contact hazards
• Arc flash and arc blast exposure
• Working at heights
• Struck-by and caught-between hazards
• Vehicle and equipment operations
• Confined spaces
• Excavation and trenching activities
• Ability to effectively coach employees and leaders on safe work practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ability to establish credibility and trust with field employees and leadership.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance operational priorities with safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accountability.