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Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core
Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions - built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand - fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.
Date Posted: 7/8/20226 Minimum Date Posted: 7/14/2026
Location- Remote
Compensation for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, certifications, and overall fit for the role.
Benefits:
United Utility Services offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may participate in medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, company-paid life and disability coverage, a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance programs, and additional voluntary benefit offerings.
In addition, employees traveling for project assignments are provided with a company vehicle, lodging accommodations, and reimbursable business travel expenses in accordance with company travel policies.
How to Apply:
Candidates may apply by clicking the "apply" button in this posting which is hosted on our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
Internal Employee Notice:
This opportunity is being communicated internally in accordance with the Company's Recruiting Transparency and Opportunity Notice process.
Current employees are encouraged to apply through our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
About The Role
Summit Underground Solutions, a United Utility Services Company, is seeking an experienced and proactive Traveling Safety Representative- HDD / Open Cut Pipeline to oversee and uphold safety compliance on pipeline construction projects. We are looking for a highly motivated Traveling Site Safety Representative to join our team. This position provides field safety leadership for HDD, open-cut pipeline, and underground utility construction projects across the United States. The Safety Representative partners with operations to proactively identify hazards, coach employees, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a strong culture of safety while protecting employees, equipment, the public, and the environment.
Summit Underground Solutions is an underground utilities company headquartered in The Woodlands, TX. We specialize in maxi-rig directional drilling, water, sewer, gas, fiber, and power.
Key Responsibilities
o Monitor daily HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) and open cut pipeline activities for safety compliance
o Conduct site safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
o Ensure OSHA and company safety standards are met across all crews and subcontractors
• Be a supportive resource to educate, train, and coach teammates on health and safety related issues
o Work closely with leadership to maintain safety integration with operations
o Lead daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning sessions
o Lead incident investigations in collaboration with operations to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and ensure timely reporting.
o Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to safe work practices
o Perform inspections of company vehicles and equipment to verify required safety equipment is present, operational, and properly maintained
o Coordinate emergency response procedures and drills
o Maintain accurate safety documentation and records
o Oversee safety performance during high-risk activities and provide field leadership during critical operations
o Identify and mitigate hazardous working conditions through collaboration with field supervision
o Clarify safety rules and provide technical expertise and solutions to safety challenges on-site
o Serve as the primary point of contact for all on-site safety concerns
Key Qualifications
o Minimum 3-5 years of safety experience in pipeline construction, HDD, or open cut operations
o Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and PHMSA pipeline safety standards
o Required: Demonstrated knowledge of trenching and trench shoring systems and safety practices
o Experience conducting trenching, excavation, and confined space incident investigations
o OSHA 500 or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
o Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Preferred certifications include OSHA 30 Construction, First Aid/CPR Instructor, HAZWOPER, CHST, ASP, or CSP
• Maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including but not limited to: standing or walking for long periods of time, occasionally on uneven terrain, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs and ladders, and/or lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds.
o Must be willing to travel extensively throughout the United States, including overnight travel and extended assignments lasting several weeks.
o Company vehicle, travel expenses, and lodging provided in accordance with company travel policies
Key Nice-To-Haves
o CSP, ASP, or CHST
o Degree in Occupational Health and Safety
o Bilingual-Spanish
Key Info
At United Utility, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We believe that our collective strength lies in our differences, and we celebrate the unique perspectives and talents each team member brings to our organization.
If you are passionate about safety, driven by innovation, and ready to make a significant impact in the construction industry, we encourage you to join our team. Your expertise will help us build a safer, more sustainable future for all. Apply today and be a part of our exciting journey at United Utility!
Application Deadline:
This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.
Important Information:
Applicants may be asked:
"Are you currently employed by the Company?"
For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.
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Email: HRSC@unitedutility.com
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