Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee EHS activities within an assigned area of the project, ensuring compliance with company programs, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
• Promote and reinforce Hays Electrical Services safety programs, policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain a consistent field presence to monitor work activities, verify compliance, and drive safe behaviors across crews and subcontractors.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors, take immediate corrective action, and escalate risks as necessary, including exercising stop-work authority when required.
• Support planning and safe execution of high-risk activities, including electrical work, lockout/tagout (LOTO), energized systems, and other critical operations.
• Provide direction, coaching, and technical guidance to field supervision and Safety Coordinators within assigned areas.
• Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, and Commissioning teams to ensure safe work sequencing and risk mitigation.
• Support incident management processes, including reporting, investigation participation, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
• Conduct and oversee safety inspections, audits, and field observations to ensure consistent program implementation.
• Coordinate and support safety permitting processes as required (hot work, confined space, energized work, etc.).
• Maintain accurate EHS documentation, including training records, inspections, permits, and incident reports.
• Serve as a point of contact for EHS matters within the assigned area, supporting communication between field teams, project leadership, and corporate EHS.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred); equivalent field experience considered in lieu of formal education.
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical construction safety, with demonstrated experience supporting or leading safety efforts within assigned project areas (electrical or mission-critical).
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 70E, and energy-control (LOTO) requirements.
• Experience conducting field training, audits, and supporting incident investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence safety culture and lead by example in a fast-paced construction setting.
• Certifications:

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction (required)
• First Aid/CPR (required or ability to obtain upon hire)
• CHST or equivalent (preferred)
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety training