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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Bilingual Safety Representative

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBeaumont, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Journeyman electrician, electrical apprentice, lineman, or equivalent hands-on electrical trade experience is preferred, with 2–4 years preferred.
  • Working knowledge of electrical hazards, energized and de-energized work practices, grounding, and personal protective equipment requirements in a construction or utility setting is required.
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification is required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to speak credibly with field crews about electrical and general safety practices are required.
  • A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.
  • Ability to travel to multiple job sites and work outdoors in varying weather conditions is required.
  • Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Ability to walk job sites over uneven terrain, climb ladders or structures, and work at heights when necessary is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for extended periods, including in hot or cold weather conditions, is required.
  • Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to identify hazards and respond to alarms or warnings in the field is required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular job site safety inspections and audits, document findings, and track corrective actions to completion.
  • Observe and evaluate crew work practices around electrical hazards, including energized lines, transformers, substations, arc flash exposure, grounding procedures, and OSHA electrical safety standards.
  • Verify proper use of lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment, and rubber goods such as gloves, sleeves, and blankets during electrical and de-energized work.
  • Lead or support daily job briefings, toolbox talks, and pre-job hazard assessments, drawing on trade experience to communicate credibly with crews.
  • Investigate incidents, near-misses, and property damage events; determine root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
  • Maintain accurate safety records, OSHA logs, training documentation, and inspection reports.
  • Partner with project superintendents, foremen, and crew leads to resolve safety concerns without unnecessarily disrupting project schedules.
  • Deliver or coordinate safety training, including new-hire orientation, electrical safe work practices, fall protection, excavation and trenching, and equipment operation.
  • Stop work when imminent danger conditions are identified and escalate appropriately.
  • Support emergency response planning and serve as a first responder or first aid resource on site as needed.
  • Stay current on regulatory changes, including OSHA, NESC, DOT, and state-specific requirements, and communicate updates to project teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate degree or technical certification in a related field is a plus.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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