Traveling Safety Representative - HDD and Pipeline Construction (REMOTE)

United Utility Services · Palm Beach Gardens, FL · 1 wk ago

ManagementFull-time

United Utility Services is a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, providing comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. As the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors, we specialize in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our core values—Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism—guide us in delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

About the Role

Summit Underground Solutions, a United Utility Services Company, is seeking an experienced and proactive Traveling Safety Representative to oversee and uphold safety compliance on HDD, open-cut pipeline, and underground utility construction projects across the United States. This role provides field safety leadership, partnering with operations to proactively identify hazards, coach employees, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a strong culture of safety.

Responsibilities

Monitor daily HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) and open cut pipeline activities for safety compliance
Conduct site safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
Ensure OSHA and company safety standards are met across all crews and subcontractors
Educate, train, and coach teammates on health and safety issues
Work closely with leadership to maintain safety integration with operations
Lead daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning sessions
Lead incident investigations in collaboration with operations to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and ensure timely reporting
Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to safe work practices
Perform inspections of company vehicles and equipment to verify required safety equipment is present, operational, and properly maintained
Coordinate emergency response procedures and drills
Maintain accurate safety documentation and records
Oversee safety performance during high-risk activities and provide field leadership during critical operations
Identify and mitigate hazardous working conditions through collaboration with field supervision
Clarify safety rules and provide technical expertise and solutions to safety challenges on-site
Serve as the primary point of contact for all on-site safety concerns

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of safety experience in pipeline construction, HDD, or open cut operations
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and PHMSA pipeline safety standards
Demonstrated knowledge of trenching and trench shoring systems and safety practices
Experience conducting trenching, excavation, and confined space incident investigations
OSHA 500 or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Current, valid driver's license in your state of residence
Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including standing or walking for long periods, occasionally on uneven terrain, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds
Willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States, including overnight travel and extended assignments lasting several weeks

Qualifications

Preferred certifications: OSHA 30 Construction, First Aid/CPR Instructor, HAZWOPER, CHST, ASP, or CSP
CSP, ASP, or CHST (nice-to-have)
Degree in Occupational Health and Safety (nice-to-have)
Bilingual-Spanish (nice-to-have)

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Company-paid life and disability coverage
401(k)-retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Employee assistance programs
Additional voluntary benefit offerings
Company vehicle, lodging accommodations, and reimbursable business travel expenses for project assignments