Safety Specialist III

Requisition Number: 2961

Job Title:

Sr. Utility Safety Specialist

Location:

Little Rock

Employment Type:

Casual
Part‑Time Available:
Yes
FLSA Exemption:
Non‑Exempt
Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship:
No
Date Opened: 6/29/2026

This position provides safety services and expertise for projects on Transmission and Distribution Systems within the Electric Utility Industry. Experience working in and around electric utility substations is an important aspect of this position and should be emphasized in replying to this job posting. The role implements and coordinates programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, and financial losses. Influence others by using your passion, knowledge, and skills to promote safety.

• Champion safety in the field by observing, coaching, and taking action to avert safety‑related incidents.
• Conduct field observations to assure compliance with OSHA regulations and Utility Company safety rules.
• Perform close‑call/good‑catch reviews and ongoing accident investigations.
• Identify and address safety concerns and quality issues associated with various parts of the project.
• Conduct site and field visits in accordance with each scope.
• Participate in design constructability reviews.
• Ensure contractors comply with Utility Company mandated safety training (e.g., Safety manual work procedures, Combination grounding‑Transmission Lines, Substation De‑Energized Work Plan).
• Conduct pre‑construction/safety kickoff meetings to outline expectations for contractors.
• Conduct safety stand‑downs as applicable, regularly and immediately after concerns are observed.
• Audit JSA/JHA’s, daily and as tasks change on the job.
• Set safe work expectations according to OSHA and Utility Company regulations in accordance with governance processes.
• Attend/review tailboard conferences, develop/review JSAs, and conduct observations/hazard analysis reviews.
• Monitor contractors' skills and abilities for tasks, mental and physical state, public exposure, and accident/incident reporting.
• Identify and address all project safety and environmental hazards and concerns.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a Safety Specialist or similar role.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations with ability to interpret and cite them and provide guidance to construction crews and upper management.
• COSS, CUSP—Certified Utility Safety certification preferred.
• OSHA 500 certification preferred.

• Work is primarily conducted at project construction sites within the Utility Company service area, possibly requiring occasional travel to other areas.
• Exposure to electric substations, transmission and distribution lines.
• Interaction with team members, supervisors, and client personnel.
• Must wear required safety equipment for personal protection.
• May work at more than one job site in a day and must tolerate climate changes.

• Lift and carry up to twenty (20) pounds.
• Clear speech and hearing, or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation to conduct analysis and investigations.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform routine office duties.
• Personal mobility and reflexes adequate to perform office duties and travel to off‑site locations.

Other Drug‑Free Workplace. EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug‑free workplace. Applicants are subject to pre‑employment drug screening by urinalysis. Post‑hire employees are subject to random, periodic, post‑accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. Employees may also be required to sign, acknowledge, and comply with drug‑free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.