Now Hiring: Site Safety Officer – Long Island (Propel NY Energy Projects)
Location: Long Island, NY
Company: Toro Construction Services
Compensation: $45-$55
Start Date: Immediate Openings Available
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Certifications Required: CHST, OSHA 30 or 62hr SST, FDNY CSFSM (preferred), Confined Space, HAZWOPER
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and credentialed Site Safety Officer to oversee safety compliance across active trenching and transmission line construction sites throughout Long Island. This role will support the Propel NY Energy initiative—an ambitious clean energy infrastructure project led by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York Transco.
The work involves underground and submarine transmission line installation, excavation, and substation upgrades designed to strengthen New York’s electric transmission backbone. The ideal candidate will have strong trenching safety experience and a deep understanding of utility work, excavation protocols, and regulatory compliance in high-risk environments.
Key Responsibilities:
•Conduct daily safety inspections, hazard assessments, and trench safety audits
•Oversee safety compliance related to underground transmission line trenching, shoring, and heavy equipment operations
•Monitor confined space entries, traffic control zones, and utility protection protocols
•Lead toolbox talks, orientations, emergency drills, and site-specific safety briefings
•Ensure all work aligns with OSHA, NYS/NYC DOT, DEP, FDNY, and project-specific safety plans
•Interface with utility representatives, project managers, subcontractors, and labor crews
•Maintain accurate records of incidents, near misses, and safety observations
•Support environmental safety efforts for submarine cable and clean energy infrastructure scopes
•Enforce adherence to MPT, excavation, and fall protection plans
About Propel NY Energy:
Propel NY Energy is a major transmission initiative to modernize and expand the power grid across Long Island, New York City, and Westchester County. Led by NYPA and New York Transco, this project delivers clean energy transmission infrastructure, including underground and submarine transmission lines and newly upgraded substations. The initiative supports job creation, system reliability, and the delivery of offshore wind and renewable energy to the statewide grid.
Preferred Background:
•5–10+ years in construction site safety, especially on civil, utility, or energy infrastructure projects
•Strong familiarity with trenching, excavation, confined space, and MPT requirements
•Experience with NYPA, NY Transco, Con Edison, or similar transmission projects preferred
•Knowledge of environmental compliance in relation to energy projects a plus
Minimum Qualifications:
•CHST Certification (or in progress)
•OSHA 30 and/or 62hr SST (Local Law 196 compliance)
•Confined Space & 40hr HAZWOPER
•FDNY Certificates (CSFSM preferred)
•LOTO, Trenching/Excavation, and Scaffold User certifications preferred
•Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
Apply Today
We’re hiring immediately and looking for serious professionals committed to safety excellence on high-impact energy infrastructure work.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
Work Location: In person