Utility Construction Safety Observer (MN)
Utility Construction Safety Observer (MN)
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USD 50 - 70
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Job Description
Excel Engineering is seeking a safety minded highly motivated Utility Construction Safety Observer to support our Power Utility Client in the Minneapolis MN region. Excel Engineering offers Electrical and Control System Engineering and Construction Management Consulting services in the US and abroad.
Primary Responsibilities
Candidates for this role should have a strong background in construction safety oversight particularly in utility-scale transmission line substation and civil construction environments. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Monitor daily construction activities to ensure safe work practices for all parties involved while adhering to the customers OSHA MAD and NERC/FERC requirements.
- Conduct daily inspections and safety observations while documenting milestones and generating reports.
- Help develop and implement safety programs and oversee field safety operations that meet customers needs & tailored to their safety protocols.
- Maintain effective communication with onsite teams and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Analyze field observation data to identify trends & hazard mitigation.
- Develop corrective action plans.
- Utilize Microsoft Office Excel and other software for reporting and documentation
Education
- Associate degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety Construction Management or a related field preferred.
Experience
- Extensive knowledge of safety compliance in utility transmission substation and civil construction environments.
- Familiarity with OSHA 10/30 confined space and equipment-specific safety certifications (e.g. forklift crane bucket/man lift
- Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to deliver on-site training and reinforce safety best
- Experience with GPS locates and environmental hazard monitoring (e.g. oil spills wildlife
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for daily reporting and documentation.
Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in construction safety preferably within transmission substation or infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated leadership in field safety oversight incident prevention and safety culture promotion.
- Ability to interpret safety codes client protocols construction drawings and implement corrective actions quickly and effectively.
Excel Engineering Offers
- Continuing education and on the job training
- Retirement plan 401(k) matching
- Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule and work environment - Hybrid Work Schedule
- Bonus pay for Overtime
Excel Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status marital status or status with regard to public assistance. In our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion we strongly encourage applicants from populations that are underrepresented in the engineering field to apply. For applicants who need an accommodation to apply please contact human resources at
Employment Type
Full-Time
