Field Safety Representative

About Us

Established in 1976, Flare Construction, LLC, a Quanta Services Company, is a full-service contractor providing heavy, civil, industrial, and energy construction services for customers in 12 western states. Our growth and success have been optimized by retention of experienced, long-term employees, prompt responsiveness to customers’ needs, exceptional service and workmanship, and the highest degree of commitment to safety in the work environment.

Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, life insurance, short/long-term disability insurance and 401k.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

About this Role

Flare Construction, LLC is seeking a Field Safety Representative to support field operations across our civil and gas divisions on projects throughout the western United States. This role begins with a multi-month assignment supporting civil construction operations in the Las Vegas, NV area, with the expectation of continued project-to-project deployment across the West as work demands in both divisions. Between project assignments, this position will be based out of our operations area near Coalville, UT, contributing to safety department functions at the home office level.

This is a long-term opportunity for a safety professional looking to grow with a company across multiple disciplines — not just fill a single project seat. The right candidate will thrive in a project-cycle model: extended field deployment followed by periodic home-based periods, with the flexibility to redeploy as new projects are awarded.

What You'll Do

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support civil and gas division project operations — including transmission line, substation, pipeline, and distribution construction — with initial assignment to an active civil project in the Las Vegas, NV area.
• Assist the Safety Manager with day-to-day field safety operations on various jobsites as assigned and monitor site operations for unsafe work practices.
• Train and monitor field staff working on project sites; address safety concerns and enforce company safety, DOT/PHMSA, DOT/FMCSA, and risk management policies.
• Inspect job sites for compliance with OSHA, DOT/PHMSA, DOT/FMCSA, and Company/client requirements.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analysis assessments, partnering with project leadership to develop a process to anticipate, identify, evaluate, and correct hazardous conditions and practices.
• Facilitate Company and client safety program(s) and perform weekly safety audits, utilizing Quanta Services’ safety guidelines illustrated in The Capacity Model to teach continuous improvement.
• Perform on-site employee safety orientations and training; coordinate and contribute to weekly safety meetings for the Company’s field staff.
• Collect, maintain, and track safety documentation from field staff; strongly encourage the use of electronic methods of record keeping and keep current with the latest applicable technology and techniques.
• Proactively assist the safety department with accident prevention, reporting, and the incident investigation process.
• Immediately intervene, execute, and support Stop Work Authority when a safety violation or unmitigated hazardous condition(s) is/are present.
• Manage inventory and distribution of on-site Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and monitor its appropriate use.
• Contribute to home-office safety department functions during inter-project periods, including documentation, training preparation, and compliance tracking.
• Other duties as assigned by the Safety Manager.

What You'll Bring

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to build professional and amicable relationships with crew members and client project personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and training skills.
• Clear understanding of OSHA 1926 standards.
• Understanding of federal and state safety regulations and training requirements.
• Ability to multitask, manage time, and prioritize projects to meet required deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience with web-based tracking software.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn and implement HCSS construction software to document meetings, job briefings, job hazard analyses, observations, etc.
• Ability to identify safety exposures and develop mitigation practices.
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and take initiative to address them.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment as well as individually.
• Comfort with a project-cycle work model across multiple divisions and work types — extended field deployment followed by periodic home-based periods — and the flexibility to redeploy as new projects are awarded.
• Must be willing to travel; a valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Must meet company-defined pre-employment alcohol and drug screening requirements.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; a degree in Health and Safety is preferred.
• 3–5 years of field construction safety experience; civil, excavation, trenching, and/or pipeline experience preferred.
• Experience in both civil construction and gas/pipeline operations is a plus. Candidates with strength in one discipline and willingness to develop in the other are encouraged to apply.
• First-Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification and/or related safety certification preferred.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of construction safety.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an outdoor field environment during all seasons of the year and able to tolerate extreme temperature variations.
• Activities such as lifting, bending, and climbing.

What You'll Get

Benefits:

The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability insurance, and a Vested 401k with immediate employer matching. It also includes EAP, PTO, Holiday Pay, Employee Discount Programs, and more. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.