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Site Safety Representative – Electrical Contractor

Location: Starkville, MS (Location of Project)
Employment Type: Full-Time OT Required / Project-Based
Reports To: EH&S Director and works closely with Project Management / Superintendent

About the Position

We are seeking a qualified Site Safety Representative to support jobsite safety for an electrical contracting company. This position is responsible for monitoring daily field activities,
identifying hazards, supporting compliance efforts, and helping ensure that all
work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies, OSHA
standards, client requirements, and applicable electrical safety practices.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on electrical field experience, strong communication
skills, and a working knowledge of construction and industrial safety
requirements.

Key Responsibilities

·         Monitor jobsite activities for compliance with company safety policies, OSHA standards, and client safety requirements.

·         Conduct routine job site safety inspections and document findings.

·         Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and construction hazards, and help coordinate corrective actions.

·         Support daily pre-task planning, job hazard analyses, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.

·         Verify proper use of personal protective equipment, tools, ladders, aerial lifts, and electrical safety equipment.

·         Assist with enforcement of lockout/tagout, temporary power safety, and electrical safe work practices.

·         Review work areas for hazards related to electrical installation, demolition, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

·         Assist with incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and corrective action follow-up.

·         Maintain safety documentation, including inspections, training records, permits, and site reports.

·         Communicate safety concerns to supervision, employees, subcontractors, and client representatives.

·         Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or imminent danger are present.

·         Promote a positive safety culture and encourage employee involvement in hazard recognition and prevention.

Stop Work Authority

The Site Safety Representative has the authority to stop work when an unsafe act, unsafe
condition, or imminent danger is identified. Work may resume only after the
hazard has been corrected and supervision has verified that conditions are safe.

Required Qualifications

·         State issued driver’s license with clean MVR.

·         High School Diploma or Equivalent

·         Previous electrical field experience is required.

·         OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety training is required.

·         Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and general job site safety requirements.

·         Ability to recognize electrical and construction-related hazards.

·         Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills.

·         Ability to work effectively with electricians, foremen, project managers, clients, and other safety professionals.

·         Must be able to work in active construction, commercial, or industrial environments.

Additional Qualifications That are a Plus While not required, the following qualifications would be a strong plus:

·         NFPA 70E electrical safety training.

·         First Aid/CPR certified trainer

·         Fall protection, aerial lift, or incident investigation training.

·         Prior experience as a safety representative, safety coordinator, foreman, lead electrician, or electrical superintendent.

·         Experience with industrial electrical work, manufacturing facilities, power distribution, controls, or maintenance projects.

·         Familiarity with ISNetworld, Avetta, or similar contractor safety compliance systems.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

·         Ability to walk jobsites, climb stairs and ladders, access elevated
work areas, and stand for extended periods.

·         Must be able to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, safety footwear, high-visibility clothing, hearing protection, and electrical PPE when required.

·         Work may involve exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, elevated work areas, energized equipment, and moving machinery.

·         Must be able to meet DOT medical qualification requirements, including passing a DOT physical, if assigned to operate a DOT-regulated company vehicle.

Pay Range based on experience in electrical industry and level of experience in prior safety positions.

How to Apply -

Interested candidates should apply at https://www.conawayelectrical.com/employment/

Please attach your resume to your application.