Field Safety Specialist

Field Safety Specialist – Utility Construction

Location: MA & NH (North Shore, Southern NH) Industry: Utility Construction – Natural Gas & Electric Experience Required: 3–5 years

Position Overview

We are seeking a Field Safety Specialist to support our utility construction operations with a strong focus on natural gas and electric utility work. This role is field-based and works directly with crews, supervisors, and managers to identify hazards, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive safe work practices on active jobsites.

This position is hands-on and operational — not desk-only — and plays a critical role in preventing incidents, serious injuries, and damage to critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct field safety inspections and audits on active utility construction sites

- Observe work practices and provide real-time coaching and corrective actions

- Support and verify compliance with:

- OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (Construction)

- OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (as applicable to tools, equipment, and facilities)

- NFPA

- DOT / PHMSA regulations (49 CFR Parts 191 & 192) for gas operations

- Natural Gas Operator Qualifications

- Client Safety Requirements and Mirra bets practices

- Participate in job briefings, tailgate meetings, and pre-task planning

- Assist with incident investigations, near misses, and corrective action follow-up

- Review and reinforce JHAs, permits, lockout/tagout, grounding, and energy-control practices

- Verify excavation & trenching compliance (protective systems, competent person duties)

- Monitor compliance with electrical safe work practices (approach distances, PPE, grounding)

- Track field observations and corrective actions using electronic reporting tools

- Serve as a safety resource to foremen, supervisors, and project managers

Required Qualifications

- 3–5 years of safety experience in utility construction, natural gas, or electric utility work

- Strong working knowledge of:

- OSHA 1926 Subparts (Excavation, Electrical, PPE, Heavy Equipment, Cranes)

- OSHA 1910 general industry standards as applied to tools and equipment

- PHMSA / DOT gas regulations (49 CFR 192 fundamentals)

- Experience working around:

- Natural gas distribution or transmission systems

- Energized or de-energized electric infrastructure

- Excavation, trenching, and underground utilities

- Ability to communicate effectively with field crews and leadership

- Comfortable enforcing safety requirements while maintaining positive field relationships

- Root Cause Analysis- Incident and Accident Investigation

- Ability to use Microsoft office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint etc.)

- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to jobsites daily

Preferred

- OSHA 30 (Construction)

- OSHA 510 or 500

- First Aid / CPR / AED

- Confined Space, Excavation Competent Person, Fall Protection, or Electrical Safety, Heavy equipment and lifting/hoisting

- Utility-specific client experience (Natural Gas)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Professional development assistance

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person