Safety Specialist - Electrical High Voltage Construction

Overview

Our Power Delivery Group is currently hiring a Safety Specialist to work onsite at our client location in Los Alamos, NM. This is a contract/temporary role with the anticipated end of December 2026. This assignment may be extended based on client needs.

The Safety Specialist works closely with field staff, clients and subcontractors, all levels of management, and personnel from external organizations during all phases of electric construction projects (typically 13-138V). This individual will be responsible for field-level safety supervision, site audits, training, and incident investigations while ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NESC, and company policies. The Specialist must be committed to ensuring adherence to safety-related policies, procedures, and regulations while developing positive professional relationships. This is a location-based position encompassing worksites throughout the assigned project area and requires varying amounts of travel.

This position will be eligible for per diem for non-local candidates. Responsibilities

In this role, you will champion safety across high‑voltage field operations—strictly enforcing PPE and lockout/tagout protocols. You will also collaborate with engineers and operations to design site‑specific safety plans that protect teams and meet both client and regulatory standards.

- Electrical Safety Oversight : Supervise and enforce electrical safety protocols for HV field operations. Ensure all personnel adhere to safety procedures, PPE requirements, and lockout/tagout policies

- Audits & Inspections: Conduct regular job site safety audits and hazard assessments. Conduct proactive behavior-based and quality-focused field safety observations and PPE hazard assessments. Perform ongoing site visits to observe and document safety behaviors and work conditions to ensure a safety focus throughout all phases of electric construction projects

- Collaboration & Planning: Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field crews to identify and mitigate safety risks. Partner with Operations leadership to create site-specific safety plans; actively participate in safety meetings to review job hazard analysis and hazard recognition tools. Participate in project kick off and progress meetings. Participate in site-specific safety planning. Support client-specific safety requirements programs and ensure alignment and compliance between client expectations, company rules, and applicable safety regulations

- Incident Management & Investigation: Conduct accident/injury investigations including root cause analyses. Provide support to Operations organization for incident case management and documentation steps. Follow‑up with Operations organization to ensure completion of corrective actions for all accidents and incidents. Complete final review incident case management and documentation

- Performance & Compliance Review: Support company safety committees with assessment of safety performance trends, implementing processes, and tool improvements. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to environmental protection or occupational health and safety

- Training & Ethical Standards : Customer required trainings. Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards

- Location Requirement: Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location

Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED equivalent is required

- Undergraduate Degree (preferred) in Occupational Safety & Health Management, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene or related technical field preferred; combination of relevant experience and education considered in lieu of degree

- Must have a minimum 5 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) field roles

- 2+ years in a supervisory or safety role preferred

- Minimum of one (1) safety certification is preferred, examples include: Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Safety Management Specialist (SMS), Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

- Strong knowledge of OSHA 1910.269, NFPA 70E, and NESC regulations is required

- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-lines, and job site plans

- Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills

- Project experience with OSHA recordkeeping, reporting and Method of Procedure (MOP) writing

- Thorough understanding of construction project management practices and procedures

- Advanced knowledge of local, federal and state regulations pertaining to environmental protection or occupational health and safety

- Excellent problem-solving and situation analysis skills

- Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite programs, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint

- Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence behavior

- Strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA and other industry-related safety regulations

- Must be a team player with proven ability to work with co-workers, different departments and outside contacts and maintain strong relationships

- Strong attention to detail, attentive and have the ability to work independently

- Must be a U.S. Citizen

About ENERCON

Additional Information

- At Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON), we’re driven by our people—and we’re proud to offer rewarding careers in a culture of excellence. We provide a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities that support your long-term growth.

What We Offer

- Enjoy full benefits for you and your dependents starting day one, no waiting period

- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and alternative schedules

- 401(k) with employer matching

- Tuition reimbursement

- Professional Engineer (PE) license support and incentives

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Salary Range Information

- If a salary range is listed, it reflects the typical range for this full-time position based on the role, level, and location. Individual compensation within the range will be determined by factors such as work location, relevant experience, job-related skills, and education or training.

Eligibility To Work

- Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US without requiring current or future sponsorship.

- Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings, ENERCON and client specific background checks, and annual motor vehicle record (MVR) according to com pany and client policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

- ENERCON does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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