Senior Field Safety Leader

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As a Senior Field Safety Leader, you will provide strategic and tactical oversight for high-voltage transmission and distribution (T&D) projects. You are responsible for ensuring that all field operations-including substation construction, energized line maintenance, and emergency storm restoration-exceed OSHA and NESC standards. This is a "boots-on-the-ground" leadership role requiring the credibility to mentor seasoned linemen while influencing executive-level safety strategy.

Core Responsibilities

* High-Risk Oversight: Lead day-to-day safety for utility field operations, specifically governing energized work protocols, switching/tagging (LOTO), and Minimum Approach Distances (MAD).

* Field Auditing & Coaching: Conduct rigorous field safety audits and behavioral observations, providing real-time technical coaching to crews on grounding, PPE, and arc flash mitigation.

* Critical Incident Leadership: Direct comprehensive root-cause analysis (RCA) for all electrical incidents and near-misses; develop and track corrective actions to prevent recurrence across the enterprise.

* Regulatory Liaison: Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for OSHA 1910.269, NFPA 70E, and NESC compliance during regulatory inspections or client audits.

* Safety Program Innovation: Develop and implement site-specific safety plans for complex utility projects, including renewable energy integrations (Solar/BESS) and substation retrofits.

Mandatory Qualifications

* Experience: 10+ years of progressive safety leadership in the electrical utility sector, ideally with a background as a Qualified Electrical Worker (Journeyman Lineman).

* Education: Certified Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field (extensive field experience may be substituted).

* Certifications:

- CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CUSP (Certified Utility Safety Professional).

- OSHA 500 (Authorized Construction Trainer).

- CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor certification.

Technical Skills & Requirements

* High-Voltage Expertise: Expert knowledge of 13.8kV to 500kV+ systems, including aerial support, underground distribution, and GIS/AIS switchgear.

* Physical Capability: Ability to access all points of a construction site, including climbing poles/towers and working in inclement weather or emergency storm conditions.

* Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage a team of field safety observers and influence craft personnel in a union environment.