Safety Instructor / Safety Professional

Our client is seeking a mid‑level Safety Instructor and Field Safety Professional to support safety training delivery, field safety activities, and established safety programs within a utility and critical infrastructure environment.

This is a hands‑on, field‑focused contractor role ideal for a safety professional with experience delivering instructor‑led training and supporting operational teams. The position reinforces existing safety programs and does not own enterprise safety strategy.

This is a hybrid role with four (4) days per week onsite in Springfield, VA, and a standard 40‑hour workweek (Monday–Friday).

Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders.

• →Deliver instructor‑led safety training for employees and contractors (onboarding, refresher, task‑specific).
• →Provide field safety support through jobsite observations, hazard identification, JSAs, and pre‑job planning.
• →Coach crews and supervisors on safe work practices and procedural compliance.
• →Support implementation of safety programs, policies, and regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, PHMSA).
• →Assist with incident investigations, documentation, and communication of lessons learned.
• →Help identify training gaps, field safety trends, and improvement opportunities.
• →Utilize safety management systems and basic reporting tools.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of safety experience in utilities, energy, construction, industrial, or high‑risk environments.
• Field‑based safety and contractor oversight experience.
• Safety certifications (CHST, ASP, CSP, CUSP) preferred.
• FEMA ICS 100/200, incident investigation training a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety/incident tracking systems.

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.:          

1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.

2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard, we work smart and have quality time for family and "life."

3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.

4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

Check out our Referral Program!

The Squires Group will pay you for every qualified professional that you refer and we place. If you see a position posted by The Squires Group and know the perfect person for the job, please send us your referral. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/squiresreferral.

The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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