Senior Safety Consultant

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Electrical Safety Consultant

Position Overview

The Client is seeking an experienced Electrical Safety Consultant with a strong electrical background to support construction activities at the Boardman, OR site. This is a unique, fixed-term (12-month) assignment designed to drive measurable, permanent improvements in electrical safety performance across multiple General Contractors (GCs).

Unlike a traditional site safety role, this position will operate in a targeted, “surgical” capacity, working deeply with one GC at a time to identify root causes of electrical safety gaps, implement corrective solutions, and ensure those solutions are embedded and sustained before moving to the next contractor.

The Electrical Safety Consultant will serve as an Owner’s Representative, trusted advisor, and influential leader, partnering directly with construction leadership and GC management to elevate electrical safety governance and execution across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Safety Leadership & Intervention

• Serve as the site-level Owner’s Representative for electrical safety governance and energization controls.
• Lead targeted electrical safety interventions with assigned GCs, beginning with those exhibiting the highest risk or performance gaps.
• Identify deficiencies related to:
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Energization procedures
• Electrical permits and approvals
• Temporary power and grounding
• Electrical work planning and execution
• Develop and implement practical, field-ready corrective actions, ensuring solutions are permanent and scalable.
• Verify corrective actions through follow-up observations, audits, and performance metrics.

GC Engagement & Influence

• Work hands-on with GC leadership, supervision, and field crews to drive behavioral and system-level change.
• Build credibility through strong electrical knowledge, professional presence, and consistent field engagement.
• Coach, mentor, and influence without direct authority—driving accountability through relationships and data.
• Anticipated cadence: approximately one GC per quarter, depending on complexity and performance improvement timelines.

Safety Program Alignment

• Complete onboarding and training on the Client’s Safety Program, standards, and site-specific expectations.
• Ensure GC Safety Management Systems are implemented and adhered to.
• Measure and report GC performance through:
• Field observations and audits
• Incident trends and leading indicators
• Responsiveness to corrective actions
• Compliance with energization and permit requirements

Reporting & Communication

• Conduct regular site walks, safety observations, and assessments.
• Prepare clear, professional reports summarizing findings, trends, and corrective actions.
• Participate in coordination meetings with site leadership and GC management.
• Present findings and progress updates to leadership as required.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Strong electrical background, ideally including:
• Journeyman or Master Electrician experience or
• Extensive electrical safety oversight experience on large, complex construction projects (e.g., data centers, industrial, technology)
• Demonstrated experience working as an Owner’s Representative or in a high-influence safety leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive change across multiple contractors.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction projects in industrial, civil, or technology sectors.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) or Advanced Technical Degree in:
• Health & Safety Management
• Construction Management
• Engineering
• Industrial Hygiene
• OR
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a construction H&S leadership role instead of a degree.

Certifications

• CHST or CSP required (strong preference for construction-focused credentials).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leader and influencer with executive-level communication skills.
• Big-picture thinker with the ability to dive deep into technical electrical safety issues.
• Highly professional, well-spoken, and confident, engaging GC and Owner leadership.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, reporting tools).
• Coaching mindset with the ability to quickly build trust.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability.

Work Environment & Logistics

• Assignment Length: 12 months (no anticipated extension)
• Schedule: 5 days / 40 hours per week
• Location: Boardman, OR site (multiple GCs on campus)
• PPE Provided: Hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses
• PPE Required from Consultant: Safety footwear
• Computer: Consultant must provide own laptop (Word, Excel required)
• Safety Reporting Platform: Procore

What Success Looks Like

• Measurable improvement in GC electrical safety performance.
• Permanent corrective actions are embedded into GC work processes.
• Reduction in electrical safety incidents and audit findings.
• Strong, professional relationships with site leadership and GC management.
• Sustained improvement in electrical safety culture across the project.

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Melinda Knight Brent Knight, CSP Jacob Zollinger Abby Wetzsteon Dale Johns Kory Reidhead Patrick Shea Mike Sprenger Melanie Taylor Creed Fleming Cami Mahan Ryan Knight Letitia Park Nathan Sellers Xavier Alcaraz