Field Safety Representative - Field Service

Dashiell•Deer Park, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Safety Representative – Field Service fosters and maintains a strong safety culture within Dashiell’s Field Service testing and commissioning operations. The role ensures compliance with governmental regulations, client requirements, and Dashiell policies and procedures, and provides on-site safety leadership for crews performing high-voltage testing, commissioning, and maintenance work. The representative conducts safety reviews and electrical-hazard-specific training and works proactively to prevent accidents, injuries, and property damage. Most working time is spent in the field alongside Field Service crews, monitoring and coaching technicians around energized equipment. The position is based in Dashiell’s Houston, Texas office and reports to the Safety Manager. Travel to project sites, including overnight stays, is required. The role develops pre-job safety plans and Job Safety Task Analyses; audits job sites; oversees safety equipment inspections and documentation; reviews energized-work and clearance documentation; applies applicable safety regulations; investigates incidents and implements corrective actions; and maintains project safety records. It also provides training, coaching, and technical guidance to Field Service personnel, collaborates with field and project leadership to identify hazards, participates in safety meetings and audits, and supports safety policies and accident-prevention strategies. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least five years of construction, craft, or safety experience. A bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a related field may be considered in lieu of some work experience. The role requires OSHA 30-Hour Construction training, applicable electrical safety knowledge, a valid driver’s license, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication, problem-solving, coaching, and organizational skills. The job involves frequent field work outdoors and near electrical hazards, physical activity, PPE use, and frequent travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a related field may be considered in lieu of some work experience.
At least 5 years of construction, craft, or safety experience.
Working knowledge of field testing and commissioning activities and related hazards, including energized equipment, arc flash, switching, and grounding.
Completion of an OSHA 30-Hour Construction course.
Current first aid/CPR/AED certification, or ability to obtain it.
Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA, DOT, NESC, and NEC safety requirements as applied to electrical field work.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and ability to travel to project sites as required, including overnight stays.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Ability to build trust and credibility with Field Service employees at all levels.
Ability to coach, mentor, and influence safe work practices in the field.
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 8–12 hours; climb stairs and ladders; access elevated work areas; occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds; bend, kneel, crouch, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to work near energized electrical equipment and wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, FR clothing, gloves, and hearing protection.
Ability to operate company vehicles safely and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel frequently, including overnight stays.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and in environments involving electrical hazards, noise, dust, vibration, and industrial job-site conditions.
Compliance with company motor vehicle policies and drug and alcohol testing requirements where applicable.
At least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting electric utility, substation, or high-voltage testing and commissioning operations.
Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a related field.
OSHA 500 or equivalent advanced safety credential.
Prior experience supporting or working alongside high-voltage field testing and commissioning crews, such as substation testing, protective relay testing, or circuit breaker testing.
OSHA 500 Trainer certification.
Familiarity with Doble, Megger, Omicron, or similar test equipment platforms.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement pre-job safety execution plans and Job Safety Task Analyses (JSTAs) for field testing and commissioning projects.
Conduct routine jobsite safety audits, inspections, and consultations addressing compliance, procedures, subcontractors, equipment, and environmental issues at substation and industrial test sites.
Ensure inspection, testing, and documentation of tools, ladders, insulated sticks, rubber goods, protective grounds, and other safety equipment used by Field Service crews.
Review and verify safety documentation for energized or close-proximity work, including switching orders, energized work permits, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and clearance and grounding documentation.
Interpret and apply OSHA, DOT, NFPA 70E, NESC, and NEC requirements to substation and electrical testing work.
Conduct and document investigations of injuries, vehicle incidents, near misses, arc flash events, and third-party events; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Prepare reports and maintain records related to investigations, audits, permits, and safety documentation for assigned Field Service projects.
Conduct or oversee safety and compliance training, including Safety Orientations, Arc Flash/NFPA 70E, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, First Aid/CPR, Equipment Operation, and DOT compliance.
Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to Field Service Technicians and crews on safety initiatives and compliance around energized equipment.
Partner with Field Supervisors, Senior Field Service Technicians, and Project Managers to identify and mitigate site-specific electrical hazards before mobilization.
Advise Field Service leadership on safety policies, procedures, and accident-prevention strategies for testing and commissioning work.
Plan, schedule, and conduct jobsite safety meetings; attend daily, weekly, and client-mandated meetings as required.
Participate in monthly internal Safety Committee meetings and represent the company during client or third-party safety audits.
Submit daily safety activity reports and site visit lookahead schedules to the Safety Manager.
Support client and contractor safety professionals as needed.
Perform special projects and other assigned or requested duties.

Benefits

Company-paid life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans
FSA or HSA options
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Supplemental life insurance
Short-term disability
Critical illness insurance
Group accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
401(k) plan with immediate vesting
Competitive compensation and benefits package