Electrical Safety Manager - Federal Sector
Houston, TX
Construction Management - CM – On Site Project/Construction Management - PM/CM /
Open Role /
On-site
Procon Consulting, a fast-growing professional services firm in McLean, VA with expertise in construction management (CM), construction-related technology, space planning, and facilities management, seeks an Electrical Safety Manager. The Electrical Safety Manger is responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing all aspects of electrical safety programs for medium and high voltage systems on site. This position ensures compliances with OSHA, NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace), NEC, and JSC safety standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. The Electrical Safety Manager will work closely with maintenance, contractors and management teams to mitigate electrical hazards, perform audits, support safe work practices, share industry safety knowledge and improve safety culture and behavior on site.
Procon Consulting operates as an owner's representative throughout the United States for government construction projects. We specialize in capital improvement projects in government construction & engineering. All candidates must meet the following skills and qualifications
Qualifications & Skills
- Electrical/Mechanical education or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Occupational Safety, or other relevant education/experience in the field of electrical engineering.
- 7+ years of experience in electrical safety roles, preferably within a power generation or heavy industrial environment.
- In-depth knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA 1910/1926 standards, and relevant electrical safety codes.
- Professional certification in safety management (CSP, CHST, EM385) preferred.
- Experience with medium and high voltage (480V-15kV and 138kV) utility systems and generation environments.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of JSC’s site Electrical Safety Program in compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, NEC and JSC policies.
- Act as SME (Subject Matter Expert) for electrical safety, providing technical guidance to operations, maintenance, contractors and engineering teams.
- Conduct job safety analyses (JSAs) participate in field walks, track safety statistic, provide daily reporting and have a constant presence while work occurs in new and existing electrical equipment.
- Oversee electrical LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) program compliance, training and verification.
- Manage and coordinate periodic safety audits, inspections and corrective actions relating to electrical safety.
- Ensure that electrical PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is available, maintained, appropriately rated and used.
- Collaborate with JSC HSE in developing additional electrical safety training courses for qualified and new personnel. Maintain safety training records and provide refreshers when needed.
- Lead incident investigations involving medium and high voltage electrical equipment. Provide root cause analysis and corrective action plans to JSC management.
- Maintain accurate records and metrics on electrical safety performance and incidents.
- Review Utility Procedures with and understanding of the work in medium and high voltage systems. Provide feedback as required to strengthen safeguards.
- Perform routing field walks and safety go-arounds to maintain a visible and consistent presence across operational areas, reinforcing electrical safety expectations and identifying at-risk conditions.
Competencies
- Excellent communication, documentation, and training skills.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and influence safe work behaviors.
- Experience with contractor safety oversight.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail and safety culture.
- Highly organized and self-directed.
- Ability to work in dynamic, multi-building sites.
