Safety Specialist- Transmission

Safety Specialist

The Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and supporting safety programs for transmission line construction projects in Lilesville, NC. This position provides field safety leadership for direct-hire craft personnel and subcontractors engaged in transmission line construction, maintenance, and related utility infrastructure projects.

The Safety Specialist serves as a key resource to project teams by promoting a strong safety culture, conducting site assessments, delivering training, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with company policies, client requirements, and regulatory standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and support safety programs for transmission line construction projects in Lilesville, NC.
• Conduct routine jobsite safety observations, audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Identify hazards associated with transmission construction activities including structure erection, foundations, wire pulling, rigging, heavy equipment operations, and right-of-way work.
• Develop, conduct, and document safety training related to transmission construction activities and safe work practices.
• Conduct incident, injury, property damage, and near-miss investigations and determine root causes.
• Develop and manage corrective and preventive action plans resulting from audits, inspections, and investigations.
• Prepare and maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and Project Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
• Monitor and evaluate subcontractor safety performance to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist project teams with planning and risk mitigation for transmission construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, client safety requirements, and industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, observations, incidents, training, and corrective actions.
• Promote continuous improvement by coaching, mentoring, and reinforcing safe work behaviors.
• Support emergency response activities and storm restoration efforts as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of construction safety experience.
• Experience supporting transmission, utility, power delivery, heavy civil, industrial, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, incident investigation, hazard recognition, and risk management principles.
• Experience conducting field safety audits, inspections, and safety training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the Eastern Region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting transmission line 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 transmission line construction methods, utility safety practices, and electrical hazard controls.
• Experience managing subcontractor safety programs.
• Experience supporting storm restoration operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of transmission construction safety practices.
• Knowledge of energized work hazards, grounding, rigging, lifting operations, and equipment safety.
• Ability to identify hazards and implement effective risk mitigation measures.
• Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and leadership abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Effective conflict resolution and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple active projects and priorities.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

Working Conditions

• Based in Lilesville, NC with some travel throughout the Eastern United States.
• Work is primarily performed in active transmission line construction environments.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, uneven terrain, remote work locations, and construction hazards.
• Ability to walk long distances on rights-of-way and construction sites.
• Ability to climb structures, navigate rugged terrain, and access remote project locations as required.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours during critical project activities or storm response efforts.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

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