Safety Advisor - Substation

Direct Hire, Great Benefits, Multi-year Project, Stability, PTO!

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Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a well-established, full-service electrical contractor headquartered in New York. Founded over a century ago, the company has grown into one of the largest electrical contractors in the U.S. and is regularly ranked among the nation's top 50. With several offices across New York State, they serve commercial, industrial, utility, transportation, government, and renewable energy clients.

Why join us?

• Stability with a long track record: Over 100 years in business and ranked among the top 50 electrical contractors in the U.S.
• Variety of work: Projects span industrial and commercial construction, power line and substation work, communications, transportation, and renewable energy (solar and wind).
• Steady growth: The company has expanded with new offices across New York

Job Details

A growing regional electrical utilities contractor is seeking a proactive and field-driven Safety Professional to support large transmission, distribution, substation, and utility infrastructure projects. This role will partner closely with field operations and leadership teams to promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with OSHA and client requirements, and help drive continuous improvement across all job sites.

The Safety Professional will spend significant time in the field conducting site visits, coaching crews, facilitating training, and supporting incident prevention initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations on active utility construction projects
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and utility client safety standards
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to promote safe work practices and proactive hazard identification
• Assist with development and implementation of site-specific safety plans, JHAs, and pre-task planning activities
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing field safety training
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, including root cause analysis and corrective action tracking
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor safety performance and compliance
• Support DOT compliance, equipment inspections, PPE programs, and fleet safety initiatives
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, training records, and compliance logs
• Participate in client safety meetings, audits, and project walkdowns
• Help drive behavioral-based safety initiatives and continuous improvement programs
• Provide field coaching and mentorship to crews regarding safe utility construction practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety experience within electrical utilities, construction, industrial, or infrastructure environments
• CSP or CUSP
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and utility construction safety practices
• OTC 105
• OTC 107
• NESC
• OSHA 1910.269
• OSHA 500
• OSHA 510
• Experience supporting transmission, distribution, substation, renewable energy, or heavy civil projects preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence field teams and operations leadership
• Ability to identify hazards and implement practical corrective actions in fast-paced field environments
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital safety reporting systems
• Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills
• Ability to travel regionally to project sites

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