Health & Safety Coordinator - Electric

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Date: Sep 3, 2026

Location: Somerset, NJ, US, 08873

Company: PSEG

Requisition: 84189
 
PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
 
Salary Range: $ 93,600 - $ 148,200
 
Work Location Category: Onsite
 
We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.
Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

 

We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:
• Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.
• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

 

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

 

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

 

Job Summary

At this time, only current PSEG employees are being considered. 

This position will provide PSE&G Operations' Safety Program leadership and implementation by establishing and maintaining accountability for industrial health and safety performance and programs for PSE&G Electric Operations locations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Implements safety & health programs under direction of the H&S Program Manager.
  • Provides technical oversight, guidance and administrative support to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations pertaining to employee safety and health within the various locations.  
  • Responsible for overall safety and health management and subject matter expertise for all levels of management and bargaining unit, local H&S councils, LOB H&S councils, and PSEG councils in all areas of health and safety.
  • Perform field audits, inspections and assessments of safety programs and processes to initiate corrective actions.
  • Perform health and safety training that meets OSHA and company requirements. Ensure employees are in compliance for annual training needs.
  • Develop hazard control methods, programs and procedures.
  • Provide timely and effective messages to maintain high awareness levels, reducing hazards and the potential for on-the-job injuries and motor vehicle collisions.
  • Conduct and support accident investigation and root cause reporting.
  • Analyze and review existing work procedures to improve business and safety operations.
  • Responsible and accountable for improvement in year over year health and safety performance.

Job Specific Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering or related field with a minimum 5 years of work experience with direct safety-related responsibilities within the utility, construction or similar industry.
  • Without a bachelor’s degree, must have 9 years of work experience within the utility, construction or similar industry.
  • Strong leadership, adaptability, decision making, problem solving, teamwork, communications, client/customer satisfaction focus skills.
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations and relevant consensus standards i.e. ANSI, ASTM, NFPA, etc.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and persuasive interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledgeable and proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office and ability to learn internal Enterprise systems.
  • Have a valid drivers license.
  • Able to work varying shifts to support location and field operations including but not limited to emergencies, storms, and on-call assignments.

 

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

 

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations. 
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. 
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire.  Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI. 

 

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals. 
PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email accommodations@pseg.com.
If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com.  Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.
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