Field Safety Rep - Substations

About the role

NorthStar Energy Solutions is a Quanta Services, Inc. company based in Grand Prairie, TX, operating across the Central Southwest United States. We specialize in transmission lines, distribution lines, substation construction, foundations, storm damage repairs, and electrical contracting. Our team values drive and inclusivity, focusing on career development and rewarding excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site safety support for substation construction, testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities
• Participate in daily tailboards, job briefings, and field safety observations
• Identify hazards and unsafe conditions and work with crews and supervision to implement corrective actions
• Support development and review of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), switching plans, and site-specific safety plans
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NESC, company policies, and client safety requirements
• Serve as a field resource and mentor to crews by reinforcing safe work practices through direct engagement

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• 8+ years of hands-on experience working within electrical substations, including construction, maintenance, testing, commissioning, or outage activities
• A strong understanding of substation-specific hazards, grounding practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and energized work protocols
• The ability to communicate effectively with field crews, supervisors, and project leadership in active substation environments
• A willingness to travel to job sites across Texas as needed
• OSHA 10 or 30, NFPA 70E, First Aid/CPR, or similar safety training, preferred
• Prior safety representative or safety leadership experience, preferred but not required