Utility Safety Specialist - Transmission, Distribution & Substation
Job in
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, 40201, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
JY Legner Associates, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Occupational Health & Safety, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining safety programs that support a Safety First work environment within Transmission, Distribution, and Substation (T&D/S) operations. The role includes planning and facilitating safety training, conducting field safety audits, managing observation programs, and performing hazard evaluations across energized and de-energized job sites.
Clients and work environments include high-voltage transmission lines, distribution systems, substations, field maintenance work, construction projects, and switching/clearance activities.
Primary Responsibilities
Safety Oversight for T&D/Substation Operations
- Provide field safety leadership for transmission line crews, distribution line crews, substation construction teams, and maintenance personnel.
- Oversee incident reporting, safety orientations, job-site audits, tailboards, and crew safety meetings.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA , NESC, utility safety rules, and client-specific requirements.
- Support switching and clearance activities by ensuring proper LOTO, grounding, MAD, and PPE procedures.
- Conduct regular field audits on energized and de-energized T&D/Substation work, including:
- Pole changeouts
- Line rebuild projects
- Substation construction and equipment installations
- Underground inspections
- Live-line or hotline work
- Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions aligned with utility safety standards.
- Plan and deliver safety training specialized for T&D/Substation crews, such as:
- Electrical safety & arc flash
- Fall protection
- Rigging & lifting operations
- Switching, tagging, and grounding
- Bucket rescue and pole-top rescue
- Promote safety culture by communicating priorities, expectations, and results to all levels of the organization.
- Reinforce safety policies during crew visits, ride-alongs, and tailboards.
- Respond to field incidents and near misses across T&D/Substation operations.
- Conduct root-cause investigations and develop corrective action plans.
- Track and report incidents, leading indicators, observations, and mitigation effectiveness.
- Maintain all safety documentation related to T&D/Substation work, including:
- Training records
- Incident reports & corrective actions
- OSHA 300 logs and regulatory reporting
- Observation and audit findings
- Provide weekly and bi-weekly safety updates to leadership and utility clients.
- Coordinate safety equipment distribution, inspection, and compliance, including:
- FR clothing
- Rubber goods
- Fall protection equipment
- Ground sets
- Testing and certification schedules
- Support company DOT compliance and driver qualification requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in OSHA/EHS, Safety, or related field.
- 6+ years of occupational safety experience, preferably in electrical utility (T&D/Substation) environments.
- Strong knowledge of electrical construction, transmission line work, distribution system operations, and substation construction/maintenance.
- Excellent communication, leadership, coaching, and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle shifting priorities and work across multiple active field sites.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety data/recordkeeping systems.
- Detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to interact with crews, leadership, and clients.
- Experience with utility-specific safety practices (e.g., energized work, MAD, grounding).
- Working knowledge of NESC, IEEE standards, utility LOTO, and switching procedures.
- Electrical background or prior field experience in T&D/Substation work (highly desired).
- Additional safety certifications (CSP, CHST, COSS, OSHA 30/500, etc.).
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