Utilities Field Safety Specialist

EnSafe is accepting applications for a Utilities Field Safety Specialist based out of EnSafe's client sites in the western United States.

EnSafe is an employee-owned, global environmental consulting and engineering firm. We strive to provide innovative, creative solutions for our clients. EnSafe specializes in Environmental Management and Planning, Civil Design Engineering, Environmental Restoration, Natural & Water Resources, Health & Safety, and Technology, with offices operating within the U.S.

What We Are Looking For:

As a Utilities Field Safety Specialist, you will leverage your experience as a former utility line worker (distribution or transmission) to provide on-the-ground health and safety support for utility projects. This role is ideal for a field-tested professional who understands the realities of line work and can apply that expertise to help clients strengthen safety practices, training, and compliance programs.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Conducting job hazard analyses and risk assessments for field crews.
• Reviewing and supporting OSHA compliance in areas such as LOTO, fall protection, PPE, and electrical safety.
• Developing and presenting technical and worker safety training.
• Assisting with incident investigations and corrective action follow-up.
• Delivering practical safety coaching and mentoring to utility field staff.
• Collaborating with utility EHS teams to align field practices with corporate safety programs.
• Serving as a liaison between field crews, management, and safety leadership to ensure consistent compliance.

Qualifications:

• Former line worker or field operations professional with strong utility background (distribution or transmission).
• 5+ years of utility field experience; safety program exposure preferred.
• Solid understanding of OSHA regulations applicable to utility operations including 29 CFR 1910.269.
• Ability to identify risks and recommend practical, field-ready solutions.
• Persuasive communication and mentoring skills with credibility among line crews.
• Located in the Western U.S. with willingness to travel regionally.

Ideally, you will also have...

• Experience supporting health and safety programs in a consulting or contractor setting.
• Utility safety credentials (e.g., CUSP, OSHA 30/Utility focus).
• Familiarity with utility-specific compliance issues, including energized work, confined space, and contractor oversight.
• Experience developing or delivering safety training to field crews.

About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one or more of the foregoing.

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