Field Safety Representative - Field Service

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.

With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at www.dashiell.com.

Primary Function

The Field Safety Representative – Field Service is responsible for fostering and maintaining a strong safety culture within Dashiell’s Field Service testing and commissioning operations, ensuring compliance with governmental regulations, client requirements, and Dashiell policies and procedures. This role provides on-site safety leadership for field crews performing high-voltage testing, commissioning, and maintenance work, conducts safety reviews and training specific to electrical hazards, and proactively works to prevent accidents, injuries, and property damage. The majority of this position’s time is spent in the field alongside Field Service crews, actively monitoring and coaching technicians to promote safe work practices around energized equipment and a productive work environment.The position will be based in our Houston, Texas office located at 12301 Kurland Drive Ste 400, Houston, TX 77034 and will report to Dashiell’s Safety Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Develop and implement pre-job safety execution plans and Job Safety Task Analyses (JSTAs) for field testing and commissioning projects.
• Perform routine jobsite safety audits, inspections, and safety consultations addressing compliance, procedural, subcontractor, equipment, and environmental issues at substation and industrial test sites.
• Ensure inspection, testing, and proper documentation of tools, ladders, insulated sticks, rubber goods, protective grounds, and other safety equipment used by Field Service crews.
• Review and verify safety-related documentation for energized/close-proximity work, including switching orders, energized work permits, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and clearance and grounding documentation specific to high-voltage testing and commissioning activities.
• Exercise independent judgment in the interpretation and application of OSHA, DOT, NFPA 70E, NESC, and NEC rules and regulations as they apply to substation and electrical testing work.
• Conduct and document incident investigations, including injuries, vehicle incidents, near misses, arc flash events, and third-party events; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and maintain records related to investigations, audits, permits, and safety documentation for assigned Field Service projects.
• Conduct and/or oversee safety and compliance training for Field Service personnel, including Safety Orientations, Arc Flash/NFPA 70E, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, First Aid/CPR, Equipment Operation, and DOT compliance.
• Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to Field Service Technicians and crews on safety initiatives and compliance expectations around energized equipment.
• Partner with Field Supervisors, Senior Field Service Technicians, and Project Managers to identify and mitigate site-specific electrical hazards prior to mobilization.
• Advise Field Service leadership in developing safety policies, procedures, and accident prevention strategies specific to testing and commissioning work.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct jobsite safety meetings; attend daily, weekly, and client-mandated meetings as required.
• Participate in monthly internal Safety Committee meetings and represent the company during client or third-party safety audits.
• Submit daily safety activity reports and site visit lookahead schedules to the Safety Manager.
• Support client and contractor safety professionals as needed.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Protect Field Service crews from electrical hazards by embedding safety leadership directly within testing and commissioning operations.
• Reduce incident rates and strengthen compliance by proactively auditing high-voltage work practices and enforcing energized work protocols.
• Build a safety-first culture among Field Service technicians through hands-on coaching, training, and mentorship in the field.
• Protect Dashiell’s reputation and client relationships by ensuring safety performance meets or exceeds client and regulatory expectations on every project.
• Support project profitability by minimizing safety-related delays, incidents, and rework through disciplined pre-job planning.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety or a related field may be considered in lieu of some work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction, craft, or safety experience; experience supporting electric utility, substation, or high-voltage testing and commissioning operations strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of field testing and commissioning activities and associated hazards (energized equipment, arc flash, switching, grounding) sufficient to identify and mitigate field risks.
• Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction course required; OSHA 500 or equivalent advanced safety credential preferred.
• Current first aid/CPR/AED certification, or ability to obtain.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA, DOT, NESC, and NEC safety requirements as applied to electrical field work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; ability to travel to project sites as required, including overnight stays.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with Field Service employees at all levels.
• Skilled at coaching, mentoring, and influencing safe work practices in the field.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize effectively.

Preferred

• Prior experience supporting or working alongside high-voltage field testing and commissioning crews (e.g., substation testing, protective relay testing, circuit breaker testing).
• OSHA 500 Trainer certification.
• Familiarity with Doble, Megger, Omicron, or similar test equipment platforms.

Physical Requirements

LEVEL 4 – Field Technical (Testing & Commissioning)

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–12 hours).
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and access elevated work areas.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work near energized electrical equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE at all times, including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, FR clothing, gloves, and hearing protection.
• Ability to operate company vehicles safely and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel frequently, including overnight stays.

Environmental Conditions

• Regular outdoor work in varying weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, humidity, and wind.
• Exposure to electrical hazards, energized equipment, and arc flash environments.
• Exposure to noise, dust, vibration, and industrial job site conditions.

Driving & Safety-Sensitive Positions

• Maintenance of a valid driver's license.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Compliance with company motor vehicle policies.
• Compliance with drug and alcohol testing requirements where applicable.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship. Third-party recruiters and agencies, please do not contact us regarding this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.