Project Safety Advisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.
Description
Safety Management Group is a nationally recognized professional service organization that provides workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, a 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products.
Safety Management Group seeks a Project Safety Advisor - Power & Utilities - Charleston, WV.
The key functions of a Regional Safety Advisor are to prioritize safety, prioritize the client’s needs, work well in a team setting, be self-managed, and be flexible when it comes to change. The Advisor in this role will work in a utility construction environment.
Our clients trust that our team will do what we say we will. They know to expect nothing less than the highest ethical standards from SMG because we always do what is right. Our team often goes above and beyond the bar.
Project Scope and Responsibilities Position: Project Safety Advisor Project Type: Construction (High-Voltage Transmission - 765 kV) Project Overview The Project Safety Advisor will support the Valley North Transmission Line Project, a large-scale, multi-state infrastructure initiative involving the development of approximately 260 miles of new 765-kV transmission line from Putnam County, West Virginia to Frederick County, Maryland, including associated substations. Projected work schedule is 50+ hours weekly, subject to change.
Additional Information
- SMG full-time, benefitted Associates are eligible for Premium Pay after working 40 billable hours for the week. Premium pay is at a 1.35 multiplier.
- Per Diem is available for non-local candidates only. Per diem is $175/day for this project.
- Annual pay/merit review/increase.
Overview of Job Responsibilities:
- Contractor safety management program implementation
- Complete quality safety observations, including documentation of findings with a focus on leading indicators
- Establish, build, and maintain effective relationships with appropriate stakeholders
- Provide safety leadership for grid enhancement projects
- Verify compliance with safety policies and procedures as required by law and the owner
- Work to ensure safety requirements are clear to contractors
- Represent the utility client in meetings
- Prepare reports in a clear and concise manner
- Reinforces safety culture with field crews
- Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
Requirements
- A professional safety certification from an industry-recognized safety organization, OR a college degree in a safety-related field and at least two (2) years of demonstrable safety management-related experience OR at least five (5) years of increasing responsibility in professional, technical, safety management, and/or electric utility operations experience
- Be able to work outdoors in all reasonable conditions
- Proficient with effective email correspondence, electronic document development, creating safety-related communications (bulletins, alerts, etc.), navigating new computer software and applications
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
- Ability to lead meetings and initiatives to drive results
- Able to drive to multiple areas around the state
Experience preferred in the following areas
- Transmission & distribution, construction
- Knowledge of safety rules and regulations at all levels of government, including federal, state, and local
Physical Demands of the job may include:
- Moving about long distances
- Ascending/descending stairs and ladders
- Remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period
- Working in extreme weather (hot and cold environments)
- Being exposed to loud noises
- Wearing personal protective gear correctly
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