Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist - T&D

Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist - T&D Projects

Role: Travel Based 

Overview EarthStream is seeking an experienced Senior Site Safety & Health Specialist to lead the implementation and management of safety programs across Transmission & Distribution (T&D) construction projects.

This role is critical in ensuring all field operations are executed safely, in full compliance with regulatory requirements, and aligned with EarthStream’s commitment to a zero-incident safety culture. The successful candidate will act as the key safety advisor to project leadership within a heavy construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement project-specific Safety & Health (S&H) programs across T&D construction sites
• Provide expert safety leadership to project management teams, subcontractors, and field personnel
• Ensure full compliance with:
  
  • OSHA regulations (local, state, and federal)
  • Industry standards (ANSI, NIOSH, NEC, and other applicable frameworks)
• Drive a zero-incident safety culture through proactive planning, monitoring, and continuous improvement
• Conduct regular:
  
  • Site safety inspections and audits
  • Performance reviews and compliance assessments
  • Hazard identification and risk mitigation activities
• Identify and resolve safety issues that could result in immediate danger to life or health, including initiating and managing work stoppages when required
• Collaborate with project teams to:
  
  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and environmental events
  • Develop corrective and preventative action plans
  • Prevent reoccurrence of safety issues
• Partner closely with:
  
  • Client safety teams
  • Subcontractor safety representatives
  • Field supervision teams
    to ensure alignment and effective communication on all safety matters
• Lead site safety meetings, training sessions, and toolbox talks relevant to T&D construction activities
• Conduct and manage comprehensive site safety walkdowns, ensuring timely resolution of identified issues
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready safety documentation, including:
  
  • Daily safety reports
  • Incident logs and investigation reports
  • Compliance records and training documentation
• Support site leadership by preparing communications that reinforce:
  
  • Safety awareness
  • Project safety goals
  • Best practices across all phases of T&D construction
• Provide regular reporting and feedback to corporate safety leadership on project performance, risks, and improvements
• Travel between project sites as required
• Ensure compliance with all EarthStream policies and procedures

Requirements

• One of the following:
  
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management 7 years of experience
  • Associate Degree 9 years of experience
  • High School Diploma/GED 11 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience working on Transmission & Distribution (T&D) construction projects (essential)
• Strong understanding of high-risk activities associated with T&D infrastructure (e.g., transmission lines, substations, high-voltage systems)
• In-depth knowledge & certification of: OSHA Construction & General Industry Standard & ANSI, NIOSH, NEC, and related safety regulations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence safety culture across multi-contractor project environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to work flexible schedules aligned with site operations
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements