Traveling Project Safety Representative (Electrical) - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Enterprise Electrical•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Project Safety Representative supports the implementation and daily administration of company safety programs, policies, and compliance initiatives across assigned projects, branch and service operations, or field activities. Working with field leadership, project management teams, and safety leadership, this role promotes safe work practices, regulatory compliance, hazard awareness, and workforce engagement during active construction operations. The position supports field inspections, training, incident reporting, compliance documentation, safety audits, onboarding, and workforce communications. It helps reinforce company safety expectations, advance continuous improvement, and ensure employees and subcontractors follow established safety procedures and customer requirements. The role interacts with employees, supervisors, subcontractors, customers, and safety leadership while supporting multiple projects and operational priorities in office and active construction environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
OSHA 10 certification required.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety practices, and hazard recognition principles.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with employees, field leadership, subcontractors, and customers.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to identify hazards, document findings, and assist with corrective action implementation.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, electronic reporting systems, safety management software, and mobile technology platforms.
Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, construction documentation, inspection reports, and operational records.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and compliance documentation.
Ability to adapt to changing operational priorities and fast-paced construction environments.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or coursework in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
Understanding of construction operations, electrical safety practices, PPE requirements, and jobsite safety expectations.
OSHA 30 certification.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification, or ability to obtain it upon hire.
Additional safety certifications or specialized construction safety training.
Minimum 2–4 years of electrical construction experience; the posting also lists 2–4 years of electrical construction experience in electrical contracting, industrial environments, or mission-critical operations.
Experience supporting field operations, conducting inspections, maintaining compliance records, or assisting with safety initiatives.
Familiarity with OSHA standards, safety documentation processes, and incident reporting systems.
A combination of education, certifications, and relevant construction or safety experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Support implementation and administration of company safety programs, policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives across assigned operations and projects.
Conduct routine field inspections, safety observations, audits, and jobsite reviews to identify hazards and support corrective actions.
Assist with incident reporting and investigations, corrective action tracking, and maintenance of compliance documentation and records.
Coordinate and support employee safety orientations, toolbox talks, training sessions, workforce communications, and onboarding activities.
Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, customer requirements, PPE usage, and safe work practices.
Partner with field leadership, project teams, and subcontractors to promote workforce engagement, hazard awareness, and accountability.
Maintain safety reports, inspection logs, certifications, training records, audit findings, and other electronic or manual documentation.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, regulatory inspections, customer audits, emergency response activities, and other assigned operational safety priorities.
Provide coordination support for subcontractor safety compliance and workforce communications as needed.
Assist safety leadership and field supervision with training coordination, compliance tracking, operational support, onboarding, and workforce engagement.