Field Safety Specialist (Electrical Construction)

TL;DR

Field Safety Specialist (Electrical Construction): Ensuring compliance with OSHA and electrical standards (NFPA, NESC) across construction sites with an accent on strategic safety planning, incident investigations, and field training. Focus on developing project-specific safety roadmaps, engaging field personnel, and providing technical guidance for high-risk activities like work at heights and confined spaces.

Location: San Jose, CA (95112) - onsite at construction job sites

Salary: $93,600–$104,000

Company

Staffing firm providing skilled professionals for electrical construction projects.

What you will do

• Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NESC, ASTM, and ANSI standards across all site activities.
• Develop and maintain project-specific safety strategies and roadmaps with project leadership.
• Engage field personnel to evaluate safety programs and address site-specific hazards.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Co-facilitate safety trainings, weekly meetings, and testing sessions.
• Provide technical guidance to foremen and managers on high-risk activities like heights and confined spaces.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor’s in EHS, Construction Management, or Engineering preferred)
• OSHA 30 Construction (required), BCSP (ASP, CSP, or CHST) highly preferred
• CPR/First Aid certified (trainer status preferred), valid driver’s license with clean record
• 3+ years construction safety experience, preferably in electrical industry
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards for dynamic field environments
• Physical ability to work outdoors, climb, lift 40 lbs, and handle heights/confined spaces

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-first culture emphasizing proactive compliance and field support.
• For assignments 13+ weeks: medical, dental, vision, 401k, statutory sick pay.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• Equal opportunity employer participating in E-Verify.