About Us
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Every moment of every day, people around the world rely on the energy they access through infrastructure built by Quanta. Comprising the largest skilled-labor force in North America, our employees are highly skilled and innovative, continually working to connect people and power. We're building the infrastructure that supports the energy transition, and there are more opportunities than ever to be part of our team. Join us and build your career building a brighter future.
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Imagine what you could do here. We encourage, inspire, and support our people to seize opportunities in our corporate office and with hundreds of our operating companies worldwide that provide solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries.
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Quanta actively promotes and maintains a culture of belonging where all employees can be themselves, live their values, and find opportunities to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic organization in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is prized. Come find out how our people power modern life.
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About this Role
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Quanta Services is seeking an HSE Specialist to implement the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Awareness and Compliance Program on an assigned construction project, reporting to the Corp HSE Manager and Project Manager. This field-based role supports civil, mechanical, structural, piping, and electrical construction and serves as the project's day-to-day HSE resource. The HSE Specialist works alongside craft and subcontractor personnel, has stop-work authority, and may work extended hours, shifts, and weekends.
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What You'll Do
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- Perform comprehensive hazard analyses for each critical phase of project work; meet with management, craft supervisors, and subcontractor superintendents to identify project hazards, analyze worker and facility risks, and plan mitigating actions across the project timeframe;
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- Manage the availability and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all personnel, and the timely emplacement of physical hazard mitigation measures, including engineered solutions that reduce worker exposure to hazards throughout the worksite;
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- Assist crews in the development of work permits and SETA (Safety and Environmental Task Assessment) cards; understand and implement the site Emergency Action Plan and support drills and emergency response readiness;
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- Perform daily full worksite inspections using a prepared checklist to confirm that safe work practices are being followed and that a safe working environment is maintained for staff, craft, and the subcontractor workforce; provide written results of daily inspections to the Superintendent and Project Manager;
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- Conduct scheduled and unscheduled safety audits of ongoing construction operations with participation by the Construction Manager; prepare written audit reports and track progress to implement needed changes and close corrective actions;
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- Participate in accident and near-miss investigations; identify root causes, prepare required reports and corrective actions, and communicate findings to the project workforce and subcontractors;
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- Ensure pre-work inspections are conducted on all mobilized construction equipment and power tools; confirm current certifications are in place for all lifting equipment brought onto the project worksite;
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- Assist work crews in accessing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and interpreting SDS information;
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- Review all specific work procedures developed by project staff and subcontractors to confirm that essential provisions and precautions have been planned to assure safe performance of the work; this includes identifying and preparing procedures for the use and disposal of hazardous materials, procuring hazardous area work permits, and taking appropriate steps to mitigate exposure of project personnel to hazardous working conditions;
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- Deliver and document new hire HSE orientation, toolbox talks, and task-specific training, and maintain training and certification records for the project workforce;
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- Administer and verify compliance with critical program elements including fall protection, excavation and trenching, confined space entry, energy isolation (LOTO), hot work, crane and rigging, hoisting, electrical safety, and hazard communication;
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- Support environmental compliance for the project, including stormwater, erosion, and sediment control (SWPPP) inspections, spill prevention and response, and waste characterization, handling, and disposal in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements;
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- Maintain project HSE records and reporting, including leading/lagging indicator reporting, inspection and audit logs, and client-required HSE submittals;
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- Interface with the client, regulatory agencies, and third-party representatives during site visits, inspections, and audits, and support the Project HSE Manager during regulatory engagement;
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- Verify subcontractor HSE program compliance, including review of subcontractor JHAs, competent person designations, training records, and equipment certifications;
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- Support the return-to-work and case management process for work-related injuries and illnesses in coordination with HR and the Project HSE Manager;
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- Exercise stop-work authority for any activity presenting an imminent or uncontrolled hazard, and escalate unresolved issues promptly; and
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- Promote a visible, engaged safety culture through coaching, positive reinforcement, and consistent field presence.
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What You'll Bring
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Required Education and Experience
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- High school diploma or GED required;
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- Minimum of 5 years of HSE experience in oil and gas, heavy industrial, energy, utility, or commercial construction;
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- Minimum of 2 years of HSE leadership experience in oil and gas, heavy industrial, energy, utility, or commercial construction;
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- OSHA 30-Hour Construction completion;
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- Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification;
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- Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 29 CFR 1910 standards;
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- Demonstrated ability to conduct hazard analyses, jobsite inspections, safety audits, and incident investigations, and to produce clear written reports;
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- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and comfort with electronic HSE reporting and inspection platforms;
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- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the credibility to influence craft, supervision, and subcontractor personnel;
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- Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record; and
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- Ability to pass pre-employment and ongoing background, drug, and alcohol screening in accordance with company and client requirements.
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Preferred Education and Experience
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- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred;
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- Professional credential such as CHST, ASP, CSP, or OHST preferred;
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- OSHA 500/510 authorized outreach trainer status preferred;
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- Competent person training in excavation, fall protection, confined space, or scaffolding preferred;
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- Experience with multi-craft or multi-subcontractor sites and with client-embedded HSE programs preferred; and
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- Familiarity with environmental permitting and stormwater compliance preferred.
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Licenses / Certifications
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Required: Valid driver's license; OSHA 30-Hour Construction; current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
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Preferred: CHST, ASP, CSP, or OHST; OSHA 500/510 authorized outreach trainer status
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Supervisory Responsibilities
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N/A
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Travel Requirements
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Travels: Yes
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Percent of time: Significant; this is a project field-based role with extended on-site presence required for the duration of the assigned project
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Overnight required: Yes
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Physical Demands
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Stationary Position: Seldom
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Pushing/Pulling/Reaching:Frequently
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Climb: Frequently
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Kneel: Frequently
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Grab: Frequently
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Bend: Frequently
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Lift/carry over: 50 LBS
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Vision: Constantly
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Hearing: Constantly
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Working Conditions
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Wet or Humid: Frequently
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Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Frequently
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Working near or on heavy machinery: Frequently
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Working in high places: Occasionally
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Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Occasionally
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Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals: Occasionally
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Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Constantly
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Work with Electricity: Occasionally
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Work with explosives: N/A
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Work on or near a source of radiation: N/A
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Loud noise conditions (above 87dB): Frequently
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Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions: Work is primarily outdoors at an active construction site in varying weather, noise, dust, and terrain. Required PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, high-visibility/FR clothing, safety-toe boots, and respiratory protection where required.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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Quanta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.