Utility Construction Safety Specialist

Location: 599 Water St, Gardiner, ME 04345

On Target is a fast-growing company providing utility construction services—power line, telecommunications, metering, and smart grid—throughout the Northeast. Competitive pay, generous benefits, and advancement opportunities are offered. Relocation assistance is available.

About the role

As a Safety Specialist, you will assist and support the development, training, and enforcement of all occupational safety and health initiatives related to utility construction and maintenance services, including transmission, distribution, and telecommunications lines and related equipment, structures, and facilities—both overhead and underground.

Responsibilities

• Maintain thorough knowledge of all relevant utility construction safety and maintenance operating standards, codes, policies, and guidelines in accordance with Federal, State, Company, and customer standards.
• Work directly with the Safety & Workforce Development Manager to monitor, analyze, and interpret new and/or changing standards, codes, policies, and guidelines.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external teams to provide direction and support on all relevant safety and maintenance standards.
• Provide risk assessment and analysis support.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and compliance of safety policies, practices, and training.
• Support compliance requirements, including field safety audits, incident/accident investigations, inspections, routine crew visits, and other related tasks.
• Perform safety trainings and coach/mentor employees to encourage and ensure safety initiatives.
• Monitor completion of safety training requirements and communicate as necessary to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain and monitor internal and/or external safety reporting systems, files, and records; provide reports as requested.
• Coordinate and consolidate information on safety and training concerns from all business units to ensure swift resolution and consistency throughout the organization, promoting a culture of safety awareness while maintaining optimal productivity.
• Travel extensively, including overnight stays.
• Work a flexible schedule to meet customer demands, including overtime and emergency duty as requested (nights, weekends, holidays).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; BS and/or master’s degree in safety engineering or related field highly preferred.
• 4–6 years’ experience in a corporate safety environment and/or leadership position.
• First Aid/CPR/AED skills and training ability.
• CUSP (Certified Utility Safety Professional), CSP (Certified Safety Professional), or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required; CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of safety and health standards, codes, policies, and guidelines for relevant utility construction and maintenance, including equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret regulations, industry standards, and contractual requirements.
• Strong computer skills: working knowledge of Microsoft Suite products required.
• Ability to successfully obtain and/or maintain required licenses, certifications, and documents.
• Strong leadership skills with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (including public speaking), both verbal and written; self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical abilities and strategic thinking.
• Ability to operate/drive trade-related equipment/vehicles preferred.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DOT Medical Examiner’s Card (DOT Card).
• Operate a computer terminal for approximately 2–4 non-consecutive hours per day.
• Work for sustained periods maintaining concentrated attention to detail.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions, including standing, walking, and working on uneven ground for the full workday.
• Ability to see and distinguish colors and to hear clearly.
• Lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous benefits package
• Opportunities for advancement
• Relocation assistance