Regional Safety Specialist

Our people are our greatest assets, and every position on the NG Gilbert team brings with it new opportunities to grow in a utility line service career.

If you are a dedicated utility line service professional who values safety, excellence, integrity, character and accountability, you’ll fit right in on the NG Gilbert team. Interested in joining our line construction team? Our field employees are drawn from the ranks of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Please contact the local chapter near you to learn more.

We value the safety of every person in and around the regions we serve, member of the team or not. Get to know more about our training centers, supervised trainings and continual improvements to our safety protocols.

Our certifications, awards and memberships speak to the quality and care we bring to the job, giving our clients peace of mind that their utility line’s construction and maintenance are in good hands.

By staying up to date on the industry’s latest safety precautions, we ensure our team is as protected as possible on the job.

We offer a range of benefits to improve the lives of our team members and their families, from health, dental and vision insurance to 401(k) plans. Benefits for our line construction workers are provided in conjunction with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

To help our team members be successful in their roles, we offer opportunities for career advancement at every stage.

Position: Regional Safety Specialist

Location: Morristown, NJ

Job : 187

# of Openings: 1

Who we are:

At NGGilbert, we have more than 80 years of experience providing utility line clearance, construction, and infrastructure services. We work closely with power utilities across the country, offering end-to-end services including line construction, distribution and transmission line management, and emergency storm response across 23 states. We are committed to safety, delivering high-quality work, and building lasting relationships with our customers.

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Offer:

• Weekly pay
• Growth & Development within the company.
• 401k + 4% match.

The Regional Safety Specialist is a frontline safety leadership role responsible for supporting safety performance within an assigned brand and geographic area. This position serves as the primary bridge between field-facing safety staff and operational leadership by coaching crews, supporting frontline leaders, conducting audits, leading training, and investigating minor incidents and near misses.

The Regional Safety Specialist helps translate company safety expectations into practical field application and supports Townsend’s commitment to Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) and Safety Differently principles. This role works closely with operations to strengthen learning, improve consistency, and support the safe execution of work.

Supports operations across multiple states and travels up to 50% as needed to meet business and operational requirements.

• Serve as a frontline safety leader for the assigned brand and region, with support to other brands or territories as assigned.
• Maintain regular field presence at pullouts, staging areas, job sites, and active work locations to support crews and frontline leadership.
• Complete minimum crew site visits as required by the VP of Safety to maintain visible field engagement through safety walks, pullout observations, and direct interaction with crews and frontline leaders.
• Coach field employees, General Forepersons, Forepersons, and other local leaders on hazard recognition, risk controls, job planning, and safe execution of work.
• Build trust with crews through visible field engagement, practical coaching, and collaborative problem‑solving.
• Reinforce stop‑work expectations and support resolution of immediate high‑risk conditions when identified.
• Support the day‑to‑day coordination, mentoring, and development of Regional Safety Specialists and Associates when assigned.

• Lead and support safety coaching…