VP – Safety & Training; Texas Group

About Us

Every moment of every day, people around the world rely on the energy they access through infrastructure built by Quanta. Comprising the largest skilled‑labor force in North America, our employees are highly skilled and innovative, continually working to connect people and power. We’re building the infrastructure that supports the energy transition, and there are more opportunities than ever to be part of our team.

Join us and build your career building a brighter future.

Imagine what you could do here. We encourage, inspire, and support our people to seize opportunities in our corporate office and with hundreds of our operating companies worldwide that provide solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries.

Quanta actively promotes and maintains a culture of belonging where all employees can be themselves, live their values, and find opportunities to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic organization in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is prized. Come find out how our people power modern life.

Quanta South Region is seeking an accomplished and forward‑thinking Vice President – Safety & Training to lead the strategic direction, execution, and continuous improvement of safety and training programs across our Texas‑based utility services group. This executive will unify safety and workforce development initiatives across multiple operating companies, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will bring deep field experience within utility construction and a proven record of implementing large‑scale safety and training programs in complex, multi‑division environments. Experience in electrical distribution, transmission, gas/pipeline, power generation, or renewable construction is highly desirable.

This is a high‑visibility executive servant leadership position that reports directly to the group President and requires extensive travel throughout Texas to maintain a strong presence in the field and across all operating units.

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for all corporate and field‑level safety and training initiatives across multiple business units.
• Develop and execute comprehensive safety management systems aligned with corporate goals, regulatory standards, and customer expectations.
• Lead a statewide team of safety and training professionals, promoting consistent policies, best practices, and performance metrics.
• Partner with operational leadership to identify risks, mitigate hazards, and strengthen overall jobsite safety performance.
• Oversee the design and delivery of workforce training programs—technical, leadership, and compliance‑based—ensuring they support career development and operational capability.
• Champion a proactive safety culture that emphasizes accountability, field engagement, and empowerment at all levels of the organization.
• Establish consistent performance tracking and reporting mechanisms, leveraging data analytics to measure trends and outcomes.
• Collaborate with executive and regional leaders to align safety and training priorities with broader organizational strategy and growth objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, preferred.
• 15+ years of safety leadership experience in utility construction, with strong linework and field operations expertise; electrical and gas/pipeline safety background highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing safety programs in large, geographically dispersed organizations, preferred.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance (OSHA, DOT, ANSI, NESC) and a proven track record of implementing innovative safety and training initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills; capable of influencing across all organizational levels.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive proactive improvement.
• Recognized certifications such as CSP, CUSP, or CHST, preferred.
• Willingness to travel frequently throughout Texas to support…