Senior Safety Specialist; Energy Services

Senior Safety Specialist (Energy Services)

Senior Safety Specialist (Energy Services)

Date Posted: Invalid date

Location: Spartanburg, SC

Job Category: Safety & Risk Management

Salary Interval: Salary Exempt

Pay Range: N/A

Position Description

Electri Com, a utility construction company founded in 1960 in Paoli, Indiana, has experienced continuous growth since its inception. We take pride in our strong family-focused culture, both in the workplace and in our customer relationships. We seek employees who want to grow with a progressive company and who value quality, safety, and teamwork. Electri Com offers competitive wages and benefits, along with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

This position reports directly to our Senior Safety Manager. The Senior Safety Specialist is responsible for coordinating Electri Com’s operational safety and health programs within the Energy Services division (electrical distribution). This role partners closely with the Senior Safety Manager and field leadership to develop, implement, and enforce company safety policies in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Key responsibilities include conducting job site safety audits, performing job hazard analyses, delivering safety training, participating in incident investigations, and effectively communicating safety information across the organization. We are seeking a dedicated, self-motivated, and well-organized individual with experience supporting safety initiatives on construction projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain thorough and current knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and other applicable safety and health regulations, with specific emphasis on OSHA CFR .
• Identify hazards specific to electrical distribution work.
• Support energized and de-energized work practices, minimum approach distances, PPE requirements, and grounding procedures.
• Deliver safety training to employees throughout the year and during new-hire orientation.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety stand-downs focused on distribution hazards and safe work practices.
• Communicate safety findings, expectations, and corrective actions effectively across the organization.
• Conduct accurate and timely job site safety observations to support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with construction field managers to address safety findings, concerns, or incidents.
• Assist the Senior Safety Manager with incident and injury investigations, including root-cause analysis and communication of findings.
• Work closely with the Senior Safety Manager, operational leadership, and field employees to support a strong, positive safety culture.
• Plan, prioritize, and execute work and travel schedules effectively.
• Work independently while managing assigned safety activities.

COMPANY BENEFITS

We Invest In You — your career, your success, and your future.

At Electri Com, people are our greatest strength. Our benefits are designed to support your growth, your well-being, and your long-term financial security.

• Focused Construction Training
• Opportunities for advancement and skill development

Your Success

• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6%
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, including a $0-cost health benefit plan option
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions & Match
• Company-Paid Life & AD&DD Insurance
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability after 3 years of employment
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Your Work-Life Balance

• Bi-weekly Pay

JOIN THE ELECTRICOM FAMILY ---- WHERE YOUR FUTURE IS OUR PRIORITY - #Team Electri Com

Position Requirements

• OSHA 30-hour certification preferred
• Working knowledge of OSHA  preferred
• First Aid/CPR certification highly desired
• Field experience in electric distribution construction or maintenance (3 years preferred)
• Experience working directly with line crews
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general computer skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and contribute to a positive, safe, high-quality culture
• Willingness to travel up to 60% of working days, with occasional overnight stays
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening

Electri Com is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.