Safety Specialist

Driving Vallum Associates’ U.S. expansion — launching a contract division focused on delivering top T&D talent to utilities and EPCs nationwide.

We are supporting utility and EPC clients with active and upcoming Transmission & Distribution projects and are seeking an experienced Safety Consultant to support substation and T&D construction sites.

This is a field-embedded role focused on high‑voltage work environments, supporting crews, construction leadership, and client safety requirements throughout active construction.

• Provide on‑site safety oversight for T&D and substation construction projects
• Conduct daily field observations, safety walks, and compliance audits
• Lead toolbox talks, pre‑task plans, and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
• Enforce OSHA, utility, and client‑specific safety programs
• Support energized work safety, grounding, LOTO, and switching activities
• Partner closely with Construction Managers, Superintendents, and crews
• Investigate incidents and near misses; lead corrective actions
• Maintain safety documentation, reporting, and site records
• Promote a proactive, field‑driven safety culture

• Safety experience supporting Transmission & Distribution and/or substation construction
• Strong understanding of high‑voltage electrical safety practices
• Experience working on utility or EPC‑led projects
• Comfortable working in active, fast‑paced construction environments
• Ability to engage crews directly and address unsafe conditions in real time

• OSHA 30
• Utility safety training experience (preferred)
• CHST, CSP, or equivalent certification (preferred)
• First Aid / CPR (preferred)

Additional information:
This role may require regular travel and rotation depending on project location, and offers long‑term contract opportunities tied to ongoing T&D programs.

This role is best suited for safety professionals who understand the realities of substation yards, energized work, and transmission construction and want to be actively involved in field execution.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Consulting

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution