Safety Professional

Job DescriptionThe Safety Observer is responsible for daily monitoring, observing, and auditing contracted construction crews working in electrical substations to ensure strict compliance with company standards, OSHA requirements, and all applicable State and Federal regulations. This role serves as a dedicated safety liaison between construction crews and safety personnel, focusing exclusively on safety oversight, risk mitigation, and reinforcement of safe work practices in substation, transmission, and construction environments.Responsibilities

• Actively monitor construction activities within electrical substations, including contractor communication, pre-job briefings, use of tools and equipment, and adherence to electrical safety protocols.
• Apply company and OSHA standards related to substation safety, substation construction, electrical safety, and safe operation of equipment within a substation environment.
• Work closely with contractor crews and construction leadership to identify safety hazards and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Ensure all work is performed using safe operating procedures and electrical safety procedures, and that activities comply with applicable work health and safety regulations.
• Verify that all personnel, tools, and equipment remain outside the minimum approach distance (MAD Zone) at all times.
• Identify, communicate, and correct unsafe behaviors observed on site, providing clear guidance to improve safety performance.
• Reinforce safety concepts and principles through ongoing coaching, feedback, and participation in pre-job briefings.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority when necessary to suspend work and address safety concerns, ensuring hazards are corrected before work resumes.
• Document daily observations, including workers observed, pre-job briefings conducted, scope of work performed, compliance with required standards, identified and mitigated safety hazards, and any activities requiring Stop Work Authority.
• Travel within the service territory to multiple substations and project sites to provide consistent safety oversight and support.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and compliance reporting, including inspection records and safety documentation, while working from both office and field locations.
• Focus solely on safety observer duties and refrain from performing non-safety-related work tasks outside the defined role and responsibilities.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations related to substation safety, electrical safety, transmission, and construction activities.
• Demonstrated ability to apply company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and safe work practices in substation environments.
• Ability to consistently monitor and evaluate contractor work practices and determine whether they meet required safety standards.
• Strong observation and communication skills to identify hazards, correct unsafe behaviors, and reinforce safety principles in real time.
• Ability to document daily safety activities, including workers observed, pre-job briefings, scope of work, compliance status, identified hazards, mitigations, and Stop Work Authority events.
• Capability to work outdoors and in inclement weather as needed in active substation and construction environments.
• Reliable personal vehicle and willingness to travel throughout the service territory to various substations and project sites.
• Ability to work full-time hours, including overtime and holidays as needed, and accommodate a 40-hour work week for Safety Observer II.
• Comfort working with multiple contractors and overseeing safety for crews ranging from approximately 4 to 15 people at a time.
• Willingness to obtain additional safety certifications, such as upgrading from OSHA 10 to OSHA 30, if not already held.

Recruiter: Eisen Hardy - 'ehardy@actalentservices.com' Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Moraine, OH. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Moraine, OH. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Moraine,OH.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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