Construction Safety Inspector

Job Title: Construction Safety Inspector

Location: Syracuse, New York (On-Site)

Job Summary: We are seeking a technically skilled field safety and quality professional to help strengthen contractor compliance, support project readiness, and elevate safety performance across major electric operations work. This position plays a key part in field oversight, risk review, incident follow-up, and collaboration with internal teams and contractors to support critical project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor compliance with safety requirements, including worker qualifications, onboarding, PPE, OSHA, and FMCSA expectations.
• Support pre-job reviews, walk-throughs, planning sessions, risk assessments, and Job Hazard Analyses to help identify and prioritize field risks.
• Review contractor Health and Safety Plans, participate in Process Hazard Analyses and Incident Analyses, and assist with incident investigations and follow-up actions.
• Communicate safety and health information, track project safety performance and metrics, and maintain strong working relationships with contractors, field personnel, and leadership.

Required:

• A minimum of five years of experience constructing, maintaining, and repairing electrical distribution and transmission systems above or below ground, including electrical operating procedures and environmental policies.
• A minimum of five years of progressive safety oversight experience.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable equipment, standards, and practices for transmission and substation construction work, plus knowledge of all related OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Association regulations preferred; CSP certification preferred or willingness to achieve certification.
• Excellent public speaking, training, presentation, interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills, along with strong organization, communication, critical thinking, and computer/technology proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record; ability to work 24 hours per week, three days per week, with onsite admin work and site visits, and willingness to travel weekly to worksites across the assigned division.

About SSI People: With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.

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