Job SummaryWe are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Field Safety Specialist to support a major High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission construction project in San Jose, California. This role provides daily field safety leadership, ensures compliance with Cal/OSHA Title 8, and oversees safety performance across multiple subcontractors.
The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic field environments, communicates effectively with diverse crews, and maintains a strong presence on the jobsite.
Salary range: $110-130kResponsibilities
Daily Field Safety Oversight- Conduct daily safety walks across HVDC work areas, including converter stations, cable routes, trenching, and substation construction.
- Identify hazards, unsafe behaviors, and regulatory violations; verify corrective actions are completed.
- Support implementation of the project's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) in accordance with Cal/OSHA §1509.
Subcontractor Oversight- Monitor subcontractor safety performance and verify compliance with project safety requirements and Cal/OSHA Title 8.
- Review subcontractor Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), safety plans, and training records.
- Participate in subcontractor pre-task meetings and ensure hazard controls are understood and implemented.
- Coach subcontractor supervisors and crews to improve safety culture and accountability.
- Document and escalate repeated or serious violations when necessary.
Project Safety Support- Provide oversight for operations such as: excavation and trenching, fall protection and elevated work, crane and rigging operations, hot work, electrical work, confined space entry, silica-generating tasks, verify competent persons are present and performing required duties.
- Verify minimum approach distances, lockout/tagout, and de-energization procedures are followed.
- Support safe execution of energized testing and commissioning activities.
Documentation & Reporting- Maintain daily inspection logs, corrective action tracking, and subcontractor safety documentation.
- Assist with incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and follow-up corrective actions.
- Ensure all safety documentation is accurate, timely, and available for Cal/OSHA review.
Training & Communication- Participate in daily pre-task huddles and weekly toolbox/tailgate meetings.
- Communicate new hazards, changes in site conditions, and required controls to crews.
- Support onboarding and site-specific safety orientations for employees and subcontractors.
High-Risk Work Monitoring- Provide oversight for: Crane and rigging operations, excavation and trenching, hot work, heavy equipment operations, verify competent persons are present and controls are in place.
Emergency Preparedness- Ensure emergency equipment (fire extinguishers, first aid kits, AEDs, rescue gear) is in place and accessible.
- Support emergency drills and response procedures.
- Assist in coordinating with local emergency services when needed.
Promote a Positive Safety Culture- Build rapport with field crews and subcontractors.
- Encourage hazard reporting, near-miss communication, and continuous improvement.
- Lead by example through professionalism, consistency, and strong field presence.
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of construction safety experience (utility, transmission, or electrical preferred).
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification. OSHA 500 (preferred).
- Strong working knowledge of Cal/OSHA Title 8.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel between project locations.
Preferred
- HVDC, substation, or transmission line experience.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Professional safety credential (CHST, CSP, CUSP, OHST, etc.).
- Experience with cable pulling, grounding systems, or commissioning activities.
Work Environment / Physical Demands- Outdoor construction environment with exposure to weather, noise, energized equipment, and heavy machinery.
- Requires walking, climbing, standing, use arms, hands, and legs fully; push, pull, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
- Must be able to wear required PPE, including (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, arc-rated clothing, etc.).
- May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.
- See well (either naturally or with correction). Hear well (either naturally or with correction.) Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge electrical power grid infrastructure project.
- Strong safety culture and supportive leadership team.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Career growth in the electric power and renewable energy sector.
