Senior Electrical Utility Safety & Training Specialist

CARIAN•Reading, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

CARIAN is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Utility Safety & Training Specialist to support electric distribution and transmission operations across Ohio and Pennsylvania. This role serves as a field-facing safety leader and instructor supporting crews, contractors, and leadership teams during daily operations and storm restoration. The position combines operational knowledge, training delivery, hazard mitigation, regulatory coordination, and contractor oversight to strengthen safety culture and support safe execution across active utility environments.

Requirements

10+ years supporting electric utility distribution and/or transmission operations
Demonstrated experience providing field safety leadership in active utility environments
Prior experience delivering safety instruction to line crews, apprentices, or contractor teams
Strong working knowledge of utility Safe Work Practices, switching procedures, and hazard mitigation
Experience supporting storm restoration and emergency response operations
Familiarity with utility operational systems such as SAP, GIS Design, GIS View, or similar platforms
Ability to engage effectively with crews, contractors, and utility leadership in field settings

Responsibilities

Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture through daily field engagement and leadership by example
Conduct pre-job site visits to identify hazards and remove barriers prior to work execution
Lead daily safety briefings and tailboards addressing risks, conditions, and lessons learned
Perform field safety observations and initiate corrective actions where needed
Ensure adherence to Safe Work Practices, operating manuals, and regulatory requirements
Identify Human Error and Critical Action (HECA) exposures and implement mitigation strategies
Track and review good catches, near misses, and safety observations with crews and leadership
Deliver classroom, field, and hands-on training related to electrical safety and line operations
Instruct apprentices and advancing lineworkers in climbing techniques and energized work practices
Reinforce Accident Prevention Handbook standards and company safety procedures
Forecast training needs to maintain workforce readiness and compliance
Develop instructional tools, job aids, and process flow materials supporting operations and storm response
Support updates to safety curriculum aligned with operational priorities
Support crew scheduling aligned with operational priorities and customer expectations
Organize and stage materials supporting field execution schedules
Develop and execute safe switching orders supporting planned work activities
Monitor contractor performance for safety, quality, schedule, and compliance
Lead pre-bid meetings to communicate safety expectations and execution requirements
Support contractor alignment with Manual of Operations standards
Serve in key storm roles including public protector, hazard responder, dispatcher support, and damage assessment coordination
Support multi-crew restoration efforts during local and mutual assistance events
Execute storm process workflows supporting safe and efficient service restoration
Support inspection programs for distribution equipment including capacitors and reclosers
Create and manage inspection orders within SAP and GIS systems
Train leadership on regulatory reporting expectations
Track project budgets, accruals, and field activity reporting
Maintain safety and compliance tracking tools supporting operational oversight