Construction Safety Specialist (Electrical Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Construction Safety Specialist (Electrical Infrastructure): Ensuring compliance with federal and local safety regulations on active job sites with an accent on electrical industry standards and zero-injury culture. Focus on conducting root-cause incident investigations, developing project safety roadmaps, and coaching field crews.

Location: Port Washington, USA (Onsite)

Salary: $104,000

Company

hirify.global is a technical staffing and recruitment firm specializing in STEM fields.

What you will do

• Enforce OSHA and local environmental health and safety compliance through regular site assessments.
• Apply electrical industry standards (NFPA, NESC, ASTM, ANSI) to high-risk task planning.
• Develop and implement comprehensive Project Safety Roadmaps tailored to specific project phases.
• Lead root-cause investigations for incidents and near-misses to eliminate operational risks.
• Manage occupational injury cases from initial response through return-to-work coordination.
• Deliver site-specific safety orientations, toolbox talks, and CPR/First Aid training.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of active construction safety experience.
• Valid OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.
• Active CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license with a satisfactory MVR check.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to navigate active outdoor construction sites and lift up to 40 lbs.

Nice to have

• Experience in electrical utility infrastructure, substations, or transmission/distribution.
• BCSP credentials such as CHST, ASP, or CSP.
• CPR/First Aid Trainer designation.
• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Construction Management, or Engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance for assignments lasting 13+ weeks.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Statutory sick pay where required.
• Commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.